Principles
Government is divided into 3 branches, each with their own job
What is separation of powers?
The presiding officer in the House of Representatives.
Who is the Speaker of the House?
The role of the executive branch
What is enforce laws?
What is interpret laws?
This person represents the United States in foreign policy.
Who is the Secretary of State?
Congress overrides a President's veto
What is checks and balances?
The presiding officer in the Senate when the VP is absent.
Who is the President Pro Tempore?
The duties of the Executive Branch are outlined in this Article.
What is Article II?
The only way a federal judge could be removed from office.
What is impeachment?
This person leads the Justice Department and is the chief lawyer.
Who is the Attorney General?
Power is divided between a central and state governments.
What is federalism?
Age requirement to run for Senate
What is 30 years old?
The inauguration date of the President.
What is January 20th?
Qualifications to be a Supreme Court Justice?
What are no qualifications?
This person oversees counterterrorism and protection of the US.
Who is the Secretary of Homeland Security?
Government's legitimacy comes from the consent of the people it governs
What is popular sovereignty?
This chamber confirms Presidential appointments.
What is the Senate?
A candidate must win ___ votes in the ____ to become President.
What is 270 in votes in the Electoral College?
What is judicial review?
This chamber approves Cabinet picks.
What is the Senate?
All government officials must obey the law.
What is limited government?
Citizenship requirement to be eligible for the House of Representatives
What is 7 years?
Three requirements to be eligible to run for President of the United States
What is 35 years old, natural born citizen, and 14 year residency?
The landmark case that established judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
The Cabinet is made up of the vice president and ___ departments.
What is 15?