The qualifications to be President of the United States is found in Section 1 of what Article of the Constitution?

If the President does not fulfill his duties, and breaks the Oath of office, he may be

The powers of the President that are not specifically written in the Constitution are known as the

The President has the power to remove or reduce a person's sentence for a crime they committed, this is called a

The President has the power to nominate or appoint justices to the Supreme Court. His choices are limited by a _____ vote of the _____.

The idea of placing limitations on the powers of the President is an example of what fundamental idea of the U.S. Constitution

The President also has powers that are not specifically defined in the Constitution. These powers are highly criticized at times. Which of the following is not acceptable for the President to use Executive Powers?

During a general election, the popular vote in that election will determine...

Before the general election is held, each state will hold primaries and caucuses. These elections decide

13. How many total electoral votes are there?

How many electoral votes does it take to win the electoral college and become President?

The electoral college is spelled out in the U.S. Constitution. This method of electing the President has been in place for a really long time. As our nation grows in size, what is one downfall to using this particular election method?

The number of electoral votes that each state receives is equal to

Identify the role of the President.

Calls Congress together for special sessions.

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Creates treaties that must be approved by a 2/3 of the Senate.

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Meeting with economic advisors to discuss ways to reduce unemployment.

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Makes important military decisions.

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Enforces the laws of the nation by directing all the departments of the Federal Government.

Participates in campaigns to get members of his political party elected to office.

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Acting as the symbol of the nation by giving patriotic speeches on national holidays.

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Travels to places around the world to meet with foreign leaders

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Choosing to sign or veto a bill passed through Congress.

The definition of popular sovereignty is:

The definition of federalism is:

The power to coin money is an example of a(n)

Which of these is a way that Congress can check the president?

Who takes over when the Vice President is not able to lead the Senate?

Which of the following is a power reserved for the states?

Why is it important for the Constitution to include the necessary and proper clause giving the government more power?

An attempt to talk a bill to death is called a

The ability of the president to reject a bill is called a(n)

12. Only a ________________ can introduce a bill in Congress.

The only way to override a presidential veto is to get a ____________ vote in both houses of Congress in favor of the bill.

If there is a 50/50 tie vote in the Senate, the _______________ or presiding officer of the Senate can vote to break the tie.

The purpose of the Judicial branch is:

The Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review came about as a result of

What role does the judicial branch play in the federal government?

The Supreme Court takes on a case about the constitutional merits of a law. After hearing arguments for and against the law, they issue a verdict that the law goes against certain provisions of the U.S. Constitution. Once determined unconstitutional, the law is struck down, or voided.

What kind of practice is exemplified in the situation described?

What type of jurisdiction does the court of appeals have?

When a case is heard for the first time, it is heard from a court that has...

How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

Why does the Supreme Court have to use the Certiorari process when accepting cases?

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What is the most common reason why the Supreme Court will grant Certiorari?

If a case needs to spend more time in the lower court, it is said to have:

If a case is denied because there is another case dealing with the same issue coming up from the lower courts that would serve as a better case on the issue, it is denied because of:

Which of the following is not acceptable criteria for a certworthy case?

The excerpt below is from the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954).

Does segregation of children in public schools solely on the basis of race, even though the physical facilities . . . may be equal, deprive children of the minority group of equal educational opportunities? We believe that it does.

To separate them from others of similar age and qualifications solely on the basis of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status and community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely to ever be undone. . . . Whatever may have been the extent of psychological knowledge at the time of Plessy v. Ferguson, this finding is amply supported by modern authority. Any language in Plessy v. Ferguson contrary to this finding is rejected.

We conclude that in the field of public education, the doctrine of separate but equal has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.

The Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education reflects a change in the application of which constitutional principle?

Mitchell v. Samson is a case about a driver's rights to privacy when stopped by a police officer. The case is applying for Certiorari stating that the police officer cannot search the trunk of a car without having a warrant. There is another case in the Court of Appeals with the same issue. This other case a more clearly defined argument about privacy during a traffic stop.

From time to time, the Supreme Court has extended civil rights protections to groups that historically have been denied rights guaranteed to other Americans. Sometimes the Supreme Court has done this by interpreting and applying principles found in existing Constitutional amendments.

Which legal principle did the Supreme Court use to extend the Bill of Rights guarantees to state laws and to broaden civil rights protections for minorities?

Which of the following are powers of the Judicial Branch?

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