History Quiz 4.2 Flashcards
What power does the president have over treaties, ambassadors, supreme court justices? How is it limited or what must the senate concur on?
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.
For what reasons may a president or vice president be removed from office?
Conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
Who has judicial power in the federal government of the US?
Supreme court has judicial power in the federal government of the US.
What is judicial power?
Authority to be the final decider in all question of constitutional law
How are supreme court justices chosen?
Chosen by the president
How long do supreme court justices serve?
Serve for life, until they resign, or convicted by the senate
Name 2 kinds of cases that come before the supreme court
Acts, Records, and judicial proceedings
How can Constitution be ammended?
2/3 of the congress agree.