Article 1
Which House of Congress holds impeachment trials?
Senate
This person presides over the Senate and votes if there is a tie.
VP
If someone feels that their trial was not fair or was handled wrong, what is the next step they can take in the judicial process?
Appeal to a higher court of law
Who is the head of the SC Executive Branch?
Henry McMaster
Which Articles states that federal law is the supreme law of the land
Article VI (6)
This person in each party is responsible for keeping their party members in line with voting for their party policies.
Majority or Minority Whip
The executive branch is responsible for doing what with legislation?
Enforcing laws
What is the process of filling a vacant federal judgeship?
Federal judges are appointed by the president and approved by Senate
Which of following is NOT a concurrent power in federalism:
Raise Taxes
Maintain Schools
Building Roads
Establish Courts
Maintain Schools
This article outlines how amendments are passed and added to the consitution.
Article V (5)
Which clause states that Congress is permitted to write laws that are helpful to accomplishing tasks
Necessary and Proper Clause
Which of the following is not a role of the President:
Chief Diplomat
Chief Administrator
Chief Justice
Chief Legislator
Chief Justice
What is original jurisdiction?
A new case is tried and it is the courts responsibility to judge it based on evidence.
Who nominates the heads of each 18 State Cabinet Agency in SC?
McMaster/Governor
The ratification process of the U.S. Constitution is Article...
Article VII (7)
These are used in Congress so members can use their expertise in certain policy areas
Committees
What are two ways an executive order can be removed?
Judicial Review
New Executive Order
Judicial Review was decided by what court case?
Marbury vs. Madison
Which part of the executive branch do most people deal with on a daily basis?
Executive Agencies
This committee is setup when the House and Senate have passed different versions of the same bill.
Conference Committee
This is a temporary committee established to deal with issues that overlap or fall outside of standing committees.
Select Committee
These are directives from the president that are used to manage the operations of the executive branch.
Executive Order
If an insufficient number of jurors find a defendant not guilty, what happens to the case?
hung trial / mistrial
Colleton County Council is responsible for making policies that affect Colleton County. What branch of government would they be a part of?
Legislative
The degree of proof required for a guilty verdict in the criminal justice system is
Absolute certainty