government final

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