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What is the effect of a presidential veto?
Cause: President vetoes a bill, Effect: Bill does not become law unless Congress overrides.
What is the effect of judicial review?
Cause: Law is challenged, Effect: Supreme Court can declare it unconstitutional.
What are the differences between the Senate and the House?
Senate: Equal representation, 100 members | House: Population-based, 435 members
What are the differences between law creation and law interpretation?
Law creation: Congress makes laws | Law interpretation: Judiciary interprets laws
What is the role of Congress?
To make laws, tax, regulate commerce, declare war, and approve appointments.
What is the role of the Senate?
To represent states equally and approve presidential appointments.
What is the role of the House of Representatives?
To represent the population of each state and introduce bills.
What is the role of the Supreme Court?
To interpret laws and the Constitution, and set legal precedent.
What is the role of the President?
To enforce laws, veto legislation, and appoint officials.
What is the role of the Executive Agencies?
To carry out specific functions related to the enforcement of laws.
What is the role of the Cabinet?
To advise the President on any subject he or she may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office.
What is the role of the Vice President?
To support the President.
What is the role of the Lower Federal Courts?
Hear cases involving federal law.
What is the role of the Department of Energy?
Manages funding for renewable energy.