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Civics 21-26
RCHS Civics chapters 21-26
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the two theories of representation? | Delegate and Trustee |
| Which theory says that the reps should mirror their constituent's views? | Delegate theory |
| Which theory says that the reps should get the trust of their constituents and then use their best judgement? | Trustee theory |
| What is is called to draw district lines to achieve favorable political results for one party? | Gerrymandering |
| What is the power of Congress to enforce laws called? | Enforcement Powers |
| What are powers called that are so innate (ingrained) that they don't have to be stated? | Inherent Powers |
| What are the powers that Congress has that are listed in the Constitution ? | Enumerated Powers |
| What are the powers called that are only suggested called? | Implied Powers |
| What is it called when power is divided and shared between a central government and constituent governments having state or local representation ? | Federalism |
| How long are the terms for members of Parliament? | They are not fixed (elections must occur at least every 5 years) |
| Who elects the Prime Minister in Britain? | Parliament (he or she serves until they vote him or her out) |
| Which body is the most powerful in the US Congress? | Neither |
| Which body is the most powerful in Parliament? | House of Commons |
| What is a draft proposal of legislation called? | A Bill |
| What is the Senate practice of refusing to surrender the floor called? | Filibuster |
| What vote can stop a Filibuster? (how many) | Cloture Vote (60 members) |
| What is another name for length of service in Congress called ? | Seniority |
| What is a formal statement of a decision or opinion by Congress called ? | A Resolution |
| What is it called if a President doesn't sign a bill before congress adjourns? | A Pocket Veto |
| What is the power of Congress to undertake formal inquiries into public business and policy matters called? | Power to Investigate |
| What is Congress' power to put federal officials on trial called ? | Impeachment |
| How do Interest Groups influence members of Congress? | Lobbying |
| Who may initiate impeachment? | Any member of the House of Reps |
| What percent of vote in the House of Reps will pass articles of impeachment? | Over 50% of those present |
| Where is the impeachment trial held? | The Senate |
| What percent vote is necessary in the Senate in order to convict in impeachment? | two-thirds |
| What is the President's position in relation to running the army and navy called? | Commander in Chief |
| What is a rule or regulation issued by the President called? | An Executive Order |
| What is the authority to carry out and enforce the law called? | Executive Power |
| What is the overall name for government depts and agencies and their staffs? | Bureaucracy |
| What are the Presidents advisors (also heads of executive branch depts called? | Cabinet |
| What is employment in federal, state, or local agencies called? | Civil Service |
| What is the practice of rewarding supporters by giving them permanent jobs in the Civil Service called? | Patronage |
| What are the actions of an agency called where there are hearings, judgments, etc. like a court called? | Quasi-Judicial actions |
| What is the right to make rules and regulations by an agency of the govt called? | Quasi-Legislative |
| What are the agencies that are outside of the structure of executive departments called? | Independent Agencies |
| What are the 3 types of administrative units in the national government? | Executive Departments, Executive Office of the President, Independent Agencies |
| How are Administrative Agencies held in checks and balances? | The President, Congress, Courts, Federalism, and Citizens/interest groups/media. |
| What factors have lead to changes in the numbers of administrative organizations? | War, Industrial Revolution, Energy Crisis, Terrorism, New Deal, War on Poverty, reducing size of govn't, etc. |
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