Executive Branch
This position serves as the head of the Executive Branch
The President
The Legislative Branch is made up of these two houses.
Senate and House of Representatives
This is the highest court in the United States.
Supreme Court
This branch can veto laws passed by Congress.
Executive Branch
To distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.
Allocate
The President has this power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
Veto
The main job of the Legislative Branch is to do this.
Make Laws
Federal judges are appointed for how long?
For Life - or Retirement
The President appoints federal judges, but this branch must confirm them.
Congress or (Senate)
This group officially casts the votes that elect the President and Vice President of the United States.
Electoral College
This group helps the President make decisions and includes the heads of executive departments.
Cabinet
This power allows Congress to remove a President or other federal officials from office.
Impeachment
This power allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional
Judicial Review
The Supreme Court can declare laws or executive actions to be this if they go against the Constitution.
Unconstitutional
A type of legislative body that features two branches or chambers.
Bicameral
This speech is given by the President yearly before congress. It details the plans and goals for that year, while updating congress regarding any major changes.
State of the Union Address
How many senators represent each state?
2 per state - or 100 total
When the Supreme Court rules on a case, lower courts must follow its decision. What is this principle called?
Precedent
Congress can override a presidential veto with this fraction of votes in both houses.
Two-thirds Majority
This is a type of loan that a government receives from its people, or other countries, that it promises to pay back in the future.
Securities - or Bond
This amendment limits a President to two terms in office.
22nd Amendment
The number of representatives a state has in the House depends on this.
State Population
This famous 1803 Supreme Court case established the power of judicial review.
Marbury v. Madison
Congress can propose these to overturn a Supreme Court decision.
Constitutional Amendment
These specific powers granted to Congress by the United States Constitution.
Enumerated Powers