unit 2 test

decision in marbury v madison

ruled in favor of madison, marbury was entitled to his commission, but SCOTUS didnt have the power to demand it, established judicial review

how are supreme court justices appointed

appointed by the president, and approved by senate

precedent

decisions made in previous cases that guide SCOTUS. A factor in decision making, but not the only one

legislative checks on SCOTUS

comfirming/rejecting judicial appointments, impeachment

judicial restraint

strict interpretation of law, defers decisions to legislative

judicial activism

broad interpretation of law to promote change

administrative adjudication

a trial where an agency resolve disputes or enforces regulation

impeachment process

the house charges the official → they’re impeached on a majority vote → senate holds a trial → removed if found guilty

roles of president

chief executive, state, commander, diplomat, legislative leader

informal powers

bargaining + persuasions, executive orders, give intended interpretation of bills, negotiate executive agreements

executive order

a law the president signs not needing congressional approval

SCOTUS terms

live, so selection process is crucial to prevent corruption

article I

outlines congress

article ii

outlines presidency

article iii

outlines judiciary

bully pulpit

using your platform and position to push an agenda

legislative checks on bureaucracy

power of the purse and investigations

executive checks on bureaucracy

make appointments

rule making authority

bureaucracy extending power by making rules

discretionary authority

bureaucracy extending power by interpreting laws how they see fit

22nd amendment

presidents can have 2 terms of 4 years each