It's Congressional
leader of the House of Representatives
What is the Speaker of the House?
in charge of the United States military forces
What is the Commander in Chief?
this Article outlines the powers of the Executive branch
What is Article II of the US Constitution?
"during good Behaviour," which effectively means a lifetime
What is a federal judge/Supreme Court justice term?
the court ruled that prosecutors cannot use statements made by suspects during custodial interrogation unless the police first inform them of their constitutional rights
What is Miranda v. Arizona 1966 ?
the current President of the Senate
Who is JD Vance (VP)?
enforces federal laws and implements policies through agencies and the cabinet.
What is Chief Executive?
established by the 22nd Amendment
What is the 2 term limit of a president?
only court explicitly created by the US Constitution
What is the Supreme Court of the United States?
established the right to government-provided legal counsel for all indigent defendants in felony cases
What is Gideon v. Wainwright 1963?
the first female President of the US Senate
Who is Kamala Harris?
by signing bills into law or vetoing them; can also suggest bills and work with Congress to set national priorities and the budget.
What is Chief Legislator?
directive issued by the head of state; acts like a law.
What is an executive order?
precedent established by the case of Marbury v. Madison
What is judicial review?
overturned Roe v. Wade eliminating the constitutional right to abortion and returning the authority to regulate or ban abortion to individual states
What is Dobbs v. Jackson's Women's Health 2022?
at least 30 years old; a citizen of the United States for at least nine years; lives in the state from which he or she is elected
What is the requirements/qualifications to become a US Senator?
serves as the ceremonial leader of the nation. This includes hosting state events, recognizing foreign countries, and acting as a symbol of national unity.
What is Head of State?
Nixon's defense argument that was rejected by the Supreme Court; the president is not above the law and is subject to judicial review
What is executive privilege?
legal protections guaranteed by the 14th amendment
What is due process?
U.S. Supreme Court case that banned the death penalty for individuals under 18 at the time of their crime, ruling that it constitutes "cruel and unusual punishment"
What is Roper v. Simmons 2005?
means that all of the Senate's seats are never up for election at the same time
What is a continuous body?
negotiates treaties with foreign nations and appoints ambassadors. represents the U.S. in international meetings and other nations' leaders.
What is Chief Diplomat?
white, male, wealthy, previous political experience
What are informal qualifications for presidency?
the first woman to serve as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. Nominated by President Ronald Reagan, she was sworn in on September 25, 1981
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
established the "separate but equal" doctrine, which declared racial segregation to be constitutional in 1896
What is Plessy v. Ferguson 1896?