In what ways does congress check the President? The judiciary?
1. By having a 2/3 vote, Congress can veto any bill the President approves.
2. Senate approves federal judges, including Supreme Court justices (Advise and Consent
Clause), and Impeachment power (House)
In what way does the President check congress? The judiciary?
1. By vetoing a bill
2. By appointing members
What are the constitutional requirements of becoming a senator?
•30 years old, 9 years of citizenship, resident of state elected to
House member?
•25 years old, 7 years of citizenship, resident of state elected to
Supreme Court Justice?
•No requirements
President?
•Natural born citizen, 35 years old, 14 years residency
What is a nearly universal feature of judicial systems?
•They use precedent when making a decision on a case
Which level of the federal courts are the “workhorses” of the courts?
•Federal District Courts because they hear the most cases
What are the 6 primary roles (and examples) of the President?
1. Chief Executive – head of the executive branch of gov’t
2. Commander in Chief – head of the nation’s military force
3. Head of State – country’s representative to the rest of the world
4. Chief Diplomat – person who represents one country when dealing with another
5. Chief Legislator – State of Union speech and recommendations to Congress
6. Political Party Leader – Chooses chairperson of party and other powers
Which circuit (US court of Appeals) is Washington State in?
