Impeachment and Presidential Powers

A process to remove a president or other high-ranking government officials for misconduct.

The Court ruled that impeachment is a political question and not subject to judicial review.

A 1973 law that limits the president's power to send troops into combat without congressional approval.

<p>The Court ruled against President Truman's seizure of steel mills during the Korean War, stating that the president did not have the authority to do so without congressional approval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The veto power, military command, and the ability to make treaties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Court ruled that the line-item veto was unconstitutional, as it gave the president powers not expressly granted by the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A part of the executive branch that advises the president on national security and foreign policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Court ruled that the president has broad powers in foreign affairs, particularly in the realm of national security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The president's constitutional power to reject a bill passed by Congress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Presidents have repeatedly exercised their veto power over the War Powers Resolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A group of presidential advisors who head executive departments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Federal judges serve for life unless they resign, retire, or are impeached.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Court affirmed the principle that federal judges hold their positions for life and cannot be removed except through impeachment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marbury v. Madison; (1803)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The power to invalidate unconstitutional laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process by which the president nominates federal judges and the Senate confirms or rejects them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It established the Senate's important role in confirming judges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The philosophy that courts should interpret the Constitution in a way that advances social justice and changes societal conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The belief that courts should limit their power and avoid making decisions that affect public policy unless absolutely necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As an example of judicial activism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A previous court decision used as a guide for deciding similar cases in the future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Court used the precedent of earlier cases like Plessy v. Ferguson to overturn segregation laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A general increase in prices and a fall in the purchasing value of money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The belief that the government should interfere as little as possible in economic matters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Court ruled that the government could not regulate monopolies in manufacturing under the Sherman Antitrust Act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The economic theory that advocates for government spending and intervention to stimulate demand and manage economic cycles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Court expanded federal power to regulate commerce and promote Keynesian policies, especially in labor relations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Democrats tend to support greater government intervention, while Republicans emphasize free-market solutions with limited government regulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The use of government spending and taxation to influence the economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The central banking system of the United States, responsible for regulating monetary policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Supreme Court upheld the government's decision to cancel the gold clause in contracts during the Great Depression, emphasizing government control over the economy and monetary policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A process allowing voters to remove an elected official from office before their term ends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The California Supreme Court upheld the legality of the recall election of Governor Gray Davis, highlighting the application of recall procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The California Supreme Court ruled on the constitutionality of initiative measures and the limits of the voters' power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A process by which voters approve or reject laws passed by the legislature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A referendum on same-sex marriage that was challenged and partially struck down by the courts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The bicameral legislative body of California, consisting of the Assembly and the Senate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>This initiative limited terms for California state legislators, emphasizing the importance of citizen participation and legislative change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Governor is the chief executive officer of California, while the President is the chief executive of the entire U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An elected official who oversees elections, keeps public records, and supports business operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Court dealt with the authority of the California Secretary of State to administer election laws within the state.</p> Signup and view all the answers