Executive Branch
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
President of the United States
What does the term "bicameralism" refer to?
2 chambers of Congress
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
Life terms
This document was the first government structure of the United States.
The Articles of Confederation
This court case established "judicial review".
Marbury v. Madision
In the present day, what is the easiest way for the President to communicate with the masses?
Media
Identify the leader of the House of Representatives.
Speaker of the House.
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
This Federalist paper argues for the creation of a republic.
Federalist 10
This court case established "privacy rights" (including the right to have an abortion).
Roe v. Wade
This is a law that the President can pass without congressional approval.
Executive Order
Who breaks ties in the Senate?
Vice President of the United States
Identify the process of nominating and approving Supreme Court Justices.
President nominates and Senate confirms.
This Federalist paper argues for the necessity of an energetic leader.
Federalist 70
This court case challenged minority/majority districts created by race.
Shaw v. Reno
The name of the group of advisors to the President.
The Cabinet
What is it called when a Senator has a prolonged speech to delay the vote on a bill.
Filibuster
Identify the name of the court case that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's health Organization
This Federalist paper argues for the importance of an intermediary between the people and the legislature.
Federalist 78
This court case established that the federal government cannot use the commerce clause in a federal crime in Texas.
United States v. Lopez
Identify an enumerated power of the President.
Make treaties, veto/sign bills, represent our nation in trade talks, act as Commander in Chief....
This type of motion cuts off debate of a bill in the Senate.
Cloture
Explain stare decisis.
The courts are encouraged to follow legal precedent when deciding cases.
This Federalist paper argues for the importance of checks and balances.
Federalist 51
This court case established the supremacy of federal laws over state laws.
McCulloch v. Maryland