History Study-2/22/17- Branches Flashcards
Powers that are shared by the Federal and state government.
Concurrent powers
A Legislative consisting of two parts or houses
Bicameral
Which level of congress is the upper level?
Senate
Powers that are not expressly outlined in the constitution, but are reasonable suggested by delegated powers(suggested)
Implied powers
How many members are in the senate?
100 members
List the 3 courts in the judicial branch
U.S Supreme Court
U.S District Courts(Courts of appeal)
Lower Courts
Tell me 2 powers of the executive branch
Appoint positions, grant pardons, and make treaties.
Which level of Congress is the lower level
House of Representatives
Powers that are expressly listed/outlined in the U.S Constitution(Listed)
Delegated powers
Tell me 2 powers of the judicial branch
Decides if laws are unconstitutional
Settles cases between 2 or more states
The process of the Senate approving the president’s choices for certain positions with the government.
Appointment Confirmation
The amount of Senate in the Legislative Branch is based on what?
2 per State
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435 members
The amount of Representatives in the House of Representatives is based on what?
Population
List 2 powers of the Legislative Branch
To approve or reject treaties
declare war