Unit 5 Civics Review

15 departments of the executive branch, in which each is responsible for carrying out specific duties of the government

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

As Commander-in-Chief, the president can command and send troops but CANNOT declare war--only Congress can do that.

the leader of the House of Representatives

The president can stop a bill from becoming a law by:

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution created the judicial branch?

T/F: The Supreme Court hears all cases appealed to it.

What article of the Constitution created the Executive Branch?

This person leads the Senate (FIRST leader)

the art of making good relationships with other countries

the system which elects the President

How many Justices are a part of the Supreme Court?

main job of the executive branch

given by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: states the facts of the case and the general opinion

disagreeing with the majority opinion

agreeing with the majority opinion, but for different reasons than the Chief Justice gave

The Senate has how many people?

powers listed in the Constitution

Which branch of government makes sure laws are fair and constitutional?

the president's ability to prevent a bill from becoming a law by refusing to sign off on it

The requirements to be Vice President are:

the president having the power to choose government officials

Compared with the past, most modern vice presidents' jobs can be described as busy with many responsibilities and roles.

case in which a crime has been committed

describes the GENERAL way a government interacts with other countries

The House of Representatives has how many representatives for EACH STATE?

a special group of people in a chamber of Congress that review a bill, BEFORE to sending it to the full chamber

The House of Representatives has how many people?

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution created the executive branch?

the two SYSTEMS of courts in the United States

T/F: If the Supreme Court refuses to hear a case, the decision of the lower court will stand.

T/F: The president is elected by the popular election. Basically, if most people vote for one candidate, he or she wins

ability of the president to reduce a person's sentence in court

an idea for a law

Which branch of government makes the laws?

all of the following are executive powers of the president EXCEPT:

What article of the U.S. Constitution created the Judicial Branch?

having two chambers or houses

ability of the president to forgive someone of a crime and any associated punishment

Which of these is NOT a requirement to be president?

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution created Congress?

a person who is elected by the people of a state to serve in Congress

to make sure laws and situations are fair and constitutional

A president can serve a MAXIMUM of ____ terms in his or her lifetime.

when all nine justices agree on a case

This person presides over the Senate if the Vice President cannot be there

lowest level court that involves juries, witnesses, evidence, a verdict, and ONE judge

case in which there is a disagreement between two sides, but no one has committed a crime

the leader of the Senate

In war, Congress can:

a formal agreement between two countries

The Senate has how many representatives for EACH STATE?

the Constitution says who replaces the President or Vice President if he or she cannot serve due to death or illness

A president's term is ____ years long.

to formally charge/accuse a government official, such as a Justice or President, of a crime

describes the TWO levels of upper courts--cases can only get into these courts on appeal

a rule or command the president gives out which has the same power as a law

speech by the president given to Congress/the nation which explains current issues, budget, policies and program ideas