| A | B |
|---|
| enforce the laws | primary function of the executive branch |
| 4 yrs. | length of presidential term |
| electoral college | group of people that actually elect the president |
| natural born citizen, 35 yrs. of age, resident of U.S. for 14 yrs | rquirements to run for president |
| suffrage | right to vote |
| Vice-president serves and the President Pro tem | method for replacing the President if he is unable to serve |
| $400,000 | salary of president |
| pledge to obey the Constitution | purpose of the Oath of office |
| trial by jury | What does article 2 guarantee in criminal trials with the exception of impeachment |
| Supreme Court | highest court in the U.S. judicial system |
| federal laws | type of cases the Supreme Court reviews |
| interpret the laws | primary function of the Judiciary Branch. |
| 9 | number of states that had to ratify the Constitution |
| State of the Union Address | President's yearly message to Congress |
| ratification | official approval |
| establish the executive branch | primary function of article 2 in the Constitution |
| establish the judicial branch | primary function of Article 3 |
| President | chief executive officer of executive branch |
| repreive/pardon | release from punishment or guilt |
| no age requirement | age requirement for Supreme Court Justice |
| life unless impeached | term of office for Supreme Court Justice |
| impeach | to accuse |
| to set up relationships among the states | primary function of article 4 |
| extradition | criminal brought back to one state from another state |
| amending the Constitution | purpose of Article 5 |
| 2/3 of Congress to propose and 3/4 of states to approve | ways to ratify an amendment to the Constitution |
| national supremacy | Article 6 talks about______; national laws including treaties made by the U.S. |
| Article 7 | article that has to do with ratification |
