Bureaucracy
Who is in charge of the 15 departments of the Executive Branch?
This is the nickname given to the president's platform to directly address the American people and influence public opinion.
Bully Pulpit
What is the ability to speak as long as you wish to prevent a vote for a bill.
Fillabuster
How long is a federal judges term?
Life
This case established judical review.
Marbury v. Madison
What are the three parts of the "iron triangle"?
Buraucracy, Intrest Groups, and Congress
This occurs when the President does not sign a bill for 10 days and Congress in not in session.
Pocket Veto
What is the term length of a United States Senator?
6 years
How the the judical branch check the power of Congress
Rule a law unconstitutional
This case established judical review can be used in redistricting.
Printed record of all regulations, how they started, how it was developed, and how it landed in the final form.
Federal Registar
An agreement between the president and a head of state that does not require congressional approval.
Executive Agreement
Where must the revenue bill begin?
House of Represenatives
A judge shows this when they personally interpret the constitution in a ruling.
Judical Activism/Liberal constrionalism
Stare decis is shown in this type of judical action.
Judical Restraint
These agencies are appointed by congress and are not a part of the Executive Branch.
Independent Regulatory Committee
This presidental power was overturned in Clinton vs. The City of New York.
Line-Item Veto
Where does the impeachment process begin (be specific)
House Judiciary Committee
The three Levels of Federal Court
District Courts, Circuit Courts, and U.S. Supreme Court
14th Amendment
The Assassination of this president led to the passages of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act.
James Garfield
According to this policy, the president has 48 hours to report military action to Congress
War Powers Act
What are the inheriant powers of the Senate?
Advise and Consent Powers
Ratify Treaties
U.S. Circuit Courts have this jursidiction.
Appelleate
Citizen's United v. FEC is an example of judical: (restraint or activism)