Test 5 Flashcards
to rejet or deny laws
veto
who can veto
the president
what duty does the president have when acting as party leader
being the face of their political party acting as the leader
which one is the president seen as the living symbol
chief of state
in which role does the president negotiate treaties with foreign leaders
Chief-diplomat
what cabinet dept was formed after sept 11 attacks.
Secretary of homeland security
what duty does the president have as economic leader
writes budgets and helps economy
True/false the president can declare war
false
true/false the president can appoint judges
true
what role does the Vice President play in the senate
head of the state
The president can appoint cabinet leaders and judges but they must be confirmed by the______
senate
the strength of a law; equivalent to a law
Executive order
which president started the precedent custom of having a cabinet to advice him?
George Washington
what is the main job of the judicial branch
to interpret the laws and to make sure the laws are being enforced fairly.
Te supreme court’s power tp decide what is constitutional
Judicial review
Who is the court checking when using Judicial review
legislative branch
List the three main levels of federal courts in order
Supreme Court, court of appeals, district trial court
Group of people who decide a case after hearing the evidence
Jury
Do all three levels of federal court have a jury which one does not
Only the district court has a jury
the authority to hear and decide a case
jurisdiction
The authority to hear cases for the first time
Original jurisdiction
How does an appellate court differ from a trial court
An appellate court does not decide issues of fact
guidance/ example for future decisions on similar cases
precedent
a written explanation
opinion
true or false the Supreme Court’s decision can be apealed
false
The division of the courts into two separate systems, one federal and one state
dual court system
