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Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Jurisdiction
Natural born citizen, at least 35 years of age, and lived in the U.S. for 14 years.
the power of a court to hear a case first, before any other court
the right of a court to hear or try a case
The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts
Original jurisdiction
Commander in chief, treaties, appoints supreme court justices and cabinet members, carry out laws of Congress
Constitution, federal laws, treaties, diplomats and ambassadors
the right of a court to hear or try a case
the power of a court to hear a case first, before any other court
Appellate jurisdiction
The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts
the right of a court to hear or try a case
the power of a court to hear a case first, before any other court
Charged for wrongdoing while in office
Requirements for President
the crime of betraying one's country by engaging in war against the US or assisting its enemies.
protection from invasion, protection from domestic violence, representative government
Define amendment
Natural born citizen, at least 35 years of age, and lived in the U.S. for 14 years.
2/3 vote of Congress OR 2/3 of state legislatures
Term for president
2
4
6
Powers of the President
The president's annual statement to Congress and the nation.
the crime of betraying one's country by engaging in war against the US or assisting its enemies.
Commander in chief, treaties, appoints supreme court justices and cabinet members, carries out laws of Congress
Constitution, federal laws, treaties, diplomats, and ambassadors
State of the Union Address
The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts
The president's annual statement to Congress and the nation.
the crime of betraying one's country by engaging in war against the US or assisting its enemies.
majority of the electoral college
Impeachment
Supreme, Appellate, District
Charged for wrongdoing while in office
Original and appellate
marriage certificate, driver's license, birth certificate, etc
Punishment for Impeachment
Death
Jail
Kicked out of office
Hit
Rank the Courts from highest to lowest
Supreme, Appellate, District
Constitution, federal laws, treaties, diplomats, and ambassadors
Right of the court to decide if a law is constitutional
Natural born citizen, at least 35 years of age, and lived in the U.S. for 14 years.
Judicial Review
the crime of betraying one's country by engaging in war against the US or assisting its enemies.
marriage certificate, driver's license, birth certificate, etc
Right of the court to decide if a law is constitutional
The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts
Jurisdictions of the Federal Courts
Constitution, federal laws, treaties, diplomats, and ambassadors
Natural born citizen, at least 35 years of age, and lived in the U.S. for 14 years.
The president's annual statement to Congress and the nation.
protection from invasion, protection from domestic violence, representative government
What type of jurisdiction: Supreme Court
Original
Original and appellate
Appellate
Supreme
Define treason
Natural born citizen, at least 35 years of age, and lived in the U.S. for 14 years.
be a combination of two states OR be formed by splitting a state
protection from invasion, protection from domestic violence, representative government
the crime of betraying one's country by engaging in war against the US or assisting its enemies.
Acts recognized by all states:
be a combination of two states OR be formed by splitting a state
marriage certificate, driver's license, birth certificate, etc
Constitution, federal laws, treaties, diplomats, and ambassadors
The president's annual statement to Congress and the nation.
New states are admitted into the US by
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
President
Without their permission, new states cannot:
Natural born citizen, at least 35 years of age and lived in the U.S for 14 years.
the crime of betraying one's country by engaging in war against the US or assisting it's enemies.
be a combination of two states OR be formed by splitting a state
Constitution, federal laws, treaties, diplomats and ambassadors
Guarantees to the states include
Constitution, federal laws, treaties, diplomats, and ambassadors
Right of the court to decide if a law is constitutional
protection from invasion, protection from domestic violence, representative government
2/3 vote of Congress OR 2/3 of state legislatures
Define amendment
a formal change to a document
the power of a court to hear a case first, before any other court
2/3 vote of Congress OR 2/3 of state legislatures
The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts
To propose an amendment
3/4 of states
2/3 vote of Congress OR 2/3 of state legislatures
270
4 years
Define ratify
Right of the court to decide if a law is constitutional
a formal change to a document
Congress
to approve
To ratify an amendment
270
2/3 vote of Congress OR 2/3 of state legislatures
4 years
3/4 of states
Order of Supremacy of laws
US Constitution, Federal laws, Foreign Treaties, State laws, Local laws
Federal laws, Foreign Treaties US Constitution, Local laws, State laws
Local laws, State laws, U.S. Constitution, Federal laws, Foreign Treaties, State laws
President is elected by
4 years
majority of the electoral college
270 people
2/3 vote of Congress OR 2/3 of state legislatures
# of electors to win
260
270
280
290
Who confirms presidential appointments?
Senate
House of Representatives
President
Vice president
