This court settles disputes involving the interpretation of the Constitution. This court has full authority over federal courts.
Second highest level of the federal judiciary. 12 total in the U.S. Serve as gatekeepers to the Supreme Court.
What type or types of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have?
Type of court established to meet a particular purpose. Also known as legislative courts. An example is the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
The head Supreme Court Justice is called the ___ Justice, while the other eight are called ___ Justices.
Attorney General heads this department and sometimes gives legal advice to the President. Responsible for providing legal counsel for the people of the U.S.
This dept. advises the president on foreign policy and negotiates treaties.
This dept. develops and recommends fiscal policies. They also print and coin money.
This dept. is responsible for furthering international trade, economic growth and technological advancement opportunities in the U.S. They also issue patents and trademarks.
This dept. is responsible for protecting and ensuring access to the natural and cultural resources of the U.S. They also are responsible for ensuring the U.S. upholds its responsibilities to Native American tribes.
Establishing and collecting taxes, providing defense for our country, borrowing money, and establishing immigration policies are all powers named in the Constitution given to ____.
To run for this office, you must be 30 years old, a citizen for at least nine years, and a resident of the state to which they are elected.
All bills that have to do with raising revenue, such as those for taxes, must originate where?
Permanent committe created to address changing political, social, and economic conditions. Examples: Banking Committee, Indian Affairs Committee, and Veterans' Affairs Committee. Fill in the blanks: _____ Committees of the _____.
The ____ ____ Committee was established in 1946 when Congress passed the Employment Act of 1946. The purpose of this committee is to study and investigate economic conditions and to make recommendations regarding possible efforts to better economic policy.
This party is considered socially conservative and economically neoliberal.
This party began as a conservative party in the mid 1800's but later evolved into a more liberal party.
This party is a liberal minority party that has been in existence since the 1980's. They advocate decentralization of government and local autonomy.
This party is a minority party created in 1971 that centers around individual liberties. They want to end taxes and minimally regulate a free market economy.
This party is a conservative minority party founded in 1992. Their beliefs are centered around the Bible and favor limiting federal government and U.S. involvement in international affairs.
This Act was comprised of the 1870 Force Act and the 1871 Ku Klux Klan Act. It was passed primarily with the intention of protecting southern blacks from the Ku Klux Klan.
This Act was signed by FDR in 1941. It banned racial discrimination in industries related to national defense.
This Act made it illegal to discriminate against individuals during the sale, rental, or financing of housing.
This Act granted the right to a trial by jury to individuals involved in cases of employment discrimination.
This Act was passed in 1990 and was signed by George Bush Sr. It was passed to protect those who suffer from some type of impairment.
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Original and Appellate
Special Court
Chief, Associate
Dept. of Justice
Dept of State
Dept. of Treasury
Dept of Commerce
Dept. of Interior
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Standing Committees of the Senate
Joint Economic Committee
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Green Party
Libertarian Party
Constitution Party
Civil Rights Act of 1871
Fair Employment Act
Civil Rights Act of 1968 or Fair Housing Act of 1968
Civil Rights Act of 1991
Americans with Disabilities Act
