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what is the power to issue executive orders?
ordinance power
why does is the president allowed to issue executive orders?
faithful execution of the law
how does the executive branch decide how a law is passed?
they enforce it
what is the reason for presidential growth?
unity of the office
what is the term limit for president?
10 years
what is the president’s title for armed forces?
commander in chief
what is the president’s title for being head of the democrats or republicans?
chief of party
what are the official duties of the vice president?
preside over senate
decide if the president is disabled or not
the election of the 1800’s led to what constitutional amendment?
12th
where does it list the positions of succession?
presidential succession act of 1947
what amendment states that the V.P. will take over if the President can’t?
25th
what is the electoral college?
group of electors from each state
what determines how many electors?
the number of Senators each state has
the basic principles for any party are…?
platforms
where is the first primary held each year?
New Hampshire
cases that are ONLY held in federal court are…?
exclusive
what is it called when a court reviews a case that was previously held in a lower court?
appellate
judicial restraint
original framers
judicial activism
taking into account the needs of today
majority opinions being used in court are called…?
precedent
who was R.B.G nominated by?
Bill Clinton
who was the first woman into the Supreme Court?
Sandra Day O’Connor
what is the list of cases to be heard by Court?
a docket
what is judicial review?
the court gives themselves the power to determine constitutionality
Miranda v. Arizona
defendant has to know their rights
necessary and proper clause (elastic clause)
congress has the power to carry out laws
Mcculloch v. Maryland
federal has supremacy
federal over state laws
enumerated powers
written and listed in the Constitution
implied powers
not directly written
what is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
needed for a strong national gov.
individual rights
civil liberties
to protect people against gov. abuse for power
Engel v. Vitale
establishment
Wisconsin v. Yoder
free exercise
Schenk v. U.S.
restricting speech
sedition law
restrictions on your speech
14th and 2nd amendments are connected through what?
selective incorporation
the 4th amendment is?
search, seizure, and warrants
what is the 5th amendment?
fair and speedy trial
what is the 6th amendment?
defense and right to attorney
selective incorporation applies to…
some of the Bill of Rights
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