Judicial Branch Flashcards
What are the three functions of the judicial branch?
Interprets themkaws
Settles disputes
Creates expectations for the future
What are the two separate court systems in the USA?
State courts
National courts/national courts
What are the two types of federal/national courts?
Constitutional courts Supreme courts District courts Court of appeals Special courts Armed service Veterans Federal claims
Define jurisdiction
The authority of a court to hear a case
Two major types of jurisdiction
Original jurisdiction -the court in which the case is first heard
Appellate jurisdiction - the court that hears the cases on appeal
How are federal judges appointed?
Appointed by the president and approved by the stenate
The only state courts the have juries are what?
Circuit courts - deal with jurisdiction in criminal and civil cases. Every state has one
Executive branch major function
Enforce the,law
What are 8 roles of the president
Chief of state Chief executive Chief administrator - CEO of the federal government Chief diplomat Commander in chief Chief legislator Chief of part Chief citizen
What is the most powerful position in the world?
President of USA
7 powers of the president
Appointment power: has the power to appoint Power to convene congress Power to make treaties Executive orders Veto power Commander in chief Pardoning power
What is an executive order?
A rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of government and having force of law
3 formal qualifications to become president
Be a natural born citizen
Be at least 35 years
Have lived in the USA For at least 14 years
What is the presidential succession
- ) Vice President
- ) speaker of the house
- ) president pro temporare of the senate
In what instance will the Vice President become President?
The president informs congress in writing that he or she is unable to preform his duties
Vice President and the majority of the cabinet inform congress, in writing, that the resident is unable to perform duties
