Established a bicameral Congress.

Powers listed in the Constitution.

Powers that are explicitly given to Congress.

Powers shared by national and state governments.

Powers that are not listed in the Constitution but are seen as necessary for operation.

This clause is also called "necessary and proper" because it extends the powers of Congress.

The president does not sign or reject a bill, he just lets it grow dust until the deadline (end of the session).

Presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President.

Next in line in the Presidential Line of Succession after the Vice President.

Permanent committees (ex. Foreign Affairs).

Temporary committees (ex. to conduct an investigation).

A committee that makes an identical version of a bill by having Senators and House reps. work together.

A bill that is pushed aside and is no longer considered.

Established the executive branch of government.

Annual speech the president delivers in front of Congress.

A rule or order made by the President with the force of law.

What limits the President's ability to keep troops overseas for long without the approval of Congress?

In 1973, Congress passed an act limiting the President's ability to send troops overseas for longer than how many days without approval?

How many electoral votes are available?

How many electoral votes must a candidate secure to win the presidency?

Reviews decisions by lower courts to see if they have applied the law correctly.

Created the Supreme Court.

An order by the Supreme Court granting a request for review.

Over 10,000 requests are made each year but how many cases are accepted by the Supreme Court?

A formal request to have a case heard by the Supreme Court.

Basic laws that apply to all societies: inalienable rights to life, liberty, and property.

Laws passed by state legislatures (and really all laws).

Based on customs, traditions, and prior court decisions (precedents).

The part of common law that is based on prior court decisions (precedents).

Based on our written form of government for states and the nation (which includes the Bill of Rights).

Concerns every day relations between citizens (mostly).

Concerns the prosecution and punishment of individuals for crimes.

Special laws and procedures that apply to the armed services.

Special laws and procedures that apply to minors - anyone under the age of 18.

A court order to bring before the court someone who is imprisoned.