Supreme Court Cases
Case that created judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
The place a bill is first introduced
Congress (House or Senate)
Branch that enforces laws
Executive
Orders issued directly by the President
Executive Orders
Minimum age to serve in the House of Representatives
25
Case that strengthened federal power over states taxing a bank
McCulloch v. Maryland
Group that reviews bills first
Committee
Title of the President as military leader
Commander-in Chief
Branch that interprets laws
Judicial
Years of citizenship required for Senate
9
Case proving the President is not above the law
United States v. Nixon
Fraction needed to override a veto
2/3
Large system of agencies/departments that implements and carries out laws
Bureaucracy
School laws, environmental regulations, court rulings, emergency responses.
Government exercising it's real world authority
Minimum age to become President
35
Case that stopped the Florida presidential recount
Bush v. Gore
What happens if the President ignores a bill for 10 days while Congress is in session…
The bill becomes law
Agency that protects the environment
EPA-Environmental Protection Agency
Only branch with no constitutional qualifications listed
Judicial--Supreme Court
Length of a Senate term
6 years
Case expanding political spending protections
Citizens United v. FEC
This happens when Congress leaves session and President does nothing with a bill
Pocket Veto
Agency known for federal law enforcement investigations
FBI-Federal Bureau Of Investigation
What are the 6 steps in a bill becoming a law?
Introduced in either chamber of Congress. Committee reviews. Debated by the chamber it is in. Voted on. Approved by both chambers. President signs or vetos.
Number of Supreme Court justices today
9