Unit 3 and 4 Test

An advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

• Veto

• State of the Union Address

• Cabinet

• Pardon

A message delivered by the president of the US to Congress, typically at the beginning of the year, giving the administration's view of the nation and plans for legislation.

• State of the Union Address

• Pardon

• Impeach

• Executive Order

To officially say that someone who is guilty of a crime will be allowed to go free and will not be punished.

• Veto

• Executive Branch

• Pardon

• Article 2

The process of bringing charges against a government official for wrongdoing. A trial may be held, and the official may be removed from office.

• Executive Order

• Impeach

• Pardon

• Executive Branch

The part of government which enforces the law and has overall responsibility for the governance of a state.

• Veto

• Executive Branch

• State of the Union Address

• Executive Order

Establishes the executive branch of the federal government, which carries out and enforces federal laws. 

• Executive Order

• Article 2

• Executive Branch

• Veto

A rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law.

• Cabinet

• Veto

• Executive Order

• Impeach

The power of one department or branch of a government to forbid an action of another.

• Veto

• Article 2

• Cabinet

• Impeach

Allows the Supreme Court to review acts, the other branches of government, state laws, and judicial decisions that involve the Constitution.

• Summary Judgment

• Judicial Review

• Acquittal

• Motion

A decision made based on statements and evidence without going to trial. It's a final decision by a judge and is designed to resolve a lawsuit before going to court.

• Brief

• Affidavit

• Summary Judgment

• Writ of Certiorari