History Quiz 4.2 Flashcards

1
Q

What power does the president have over treaties, ambassadors, supreme court justices? How is it limited or what must the senate concur on?

A

Power to make treaties with the consent of the senate. The senate also needs to concur even though the president still has power over it.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

For what reasons may a president or vice president be removed from office?

A

Conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Who has judicial power in the federal government of the US?

A

Supreme court has judicial power in the federal government of the US.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is judicial power?

A

Authority to be the final decider in all question of constitutional law

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How are supreme court justices chosen?

A

Chosen by the president

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How long do supreme court justices serve?

A

Serve for life, until they resign, or convicted by the senate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Name 2 kinds of cases that come before the supreme court

A

Acts, Records, and judicial proceedings

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

How can Constitution be ammended?

A

2/3 of the congress agree.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly