Unit 3 -US Constitution

Pardons

freedom from punishment

How old to be president?

35

Who is the tiebreaker in the Senate?

Vice president

Legislature is also known as ___

congress

How many members in the HOR

435

What is the judicial branch?

The court system

The Supreme Court is _____

the highest court in the US

Who can impeach judges?

Legislative branch

What is the Judicial Branch’s check on the other branches?

Judicial review

Who appoints judges?

Executive branch

Who can propose amendments to judicial decisions?

Legislative Branch

Who can veto laws?

Executive Branch

Who can override the president’s veto?

Legislative Branch

Which branch has positions that serve for life?

Judicial Branch

Check

to review, limit, or restrict

Bill

proposed law

Veto

reject a bill

Override

reject or cancel using one’s authority

Impeach

get rid of the president

Ratify

approve with a vote

Appointment

being appointed a position

Unconstitutional

doesn’t align with the U.S. Constitution

How many votes are needed to override a veto?

2/3 majority vote

Who can declare war?

Legislative Branch