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Legislative ReviewAB
Legislative Review Test Andrew Bryant
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What article talks about and explains the powers of congress? | Article One |
| How is the number of representatives each state gets determined? | It is based on their population. |
| WHat is the total number of representatives that are divided by the 50 states in the House of Representatives | 435 |
| What is a Census? | A count of a nation's population. |
| What is Reapportionment? | The redistribution of seats in the House of Representatives. |
| What is Gerrymandering? | The redrawing of voting districts to favor one party over the other. |
| What is Cracking? | The redrawing of districts to divide a certain group of voters. |
| What is Packing? | The redrawing of districts to group together a votes of a certain affiliation |
| What are the qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives, how long is their term, and how long do they have to be an American citizen? | They must be at least 25 years old, a citizen of the US for seven years, and a resident of the state they are running for. Their term is 2 years. |
| What is an incumbent? Why do they have the advantage at times? | The incumbent is the previous/latest holder of a seat. They have an advantage because voters are more likely to continue with the status quo. |
| How is the leader of the House chosen? | All members of the two respective main parties in the House get together to choose their own representatives. |
| What are the duties and powers of the Speaker? | They permit certain motions, control discussion, counting votes, and electing Speaker pro Tempore. |
| What are the duties and responsibilites of the majority leaders of each house of Congress | They campaign on behalf of their party, assure attendance, make sure their party votes the right way, and assisting the floor leader. |
| What are the duties and responsibilites of the majority and minority whips in each house of Congress? | Aiding party leadership by supporting bills on the floor, persuading party members to vote for their position, and maintaining communication between leadership and members of the party. |
| iHow many Senators are selected from each state? | 2 |
| How many total Senators are there? | 100 |
| What are the qualifications to be a member of the Senate and how long is their term? | At least 30 years old, a US citizenship of 9 years, and residency in the state a senator represents at the time of an election. They serve six year terms. |
| Who is the leader of the Senate and how long is their term? | The majority leader, and their term is generally 2 years. |
| Who takes over is the Vice President is not able to attend and fulfill his obligations to the senate? | The president pro tempore |
| What are Congress's powers in regard to the military? | They have the ultimate ability to declare war, or call for the president to return it if it is not extended or allowed after a 60 day period. |
| Who determines the winner of the presidential election if no one reaches the 270 number? | The House of Representatives chooses the president. |
| Popular Sovereignty | A government based on the people and majority beliefs |
| Federalism | A government divided on national, state, and local levels |
| Separation of Powers | The division of power amongst three branches of government |
| Checks and Balances | The ability of each branch to check the others |
| Judicial Review | The ability of the judicial branch to review the constituionality of a law |
| Limited Government | A government without unlimited power; not all-powerful |
| What are the qualifications to be President of the United States? | 35 years of age, natural-born US citizen, and a resident of the US for 14 years. |
| How is the president elected? | The electoral colege |
| How are each state's electoral college votes determined? | In 48 states, the candidate with a majority of the votes receives all of a state's EC votes. |
| How many electoral college votes will win the election? | 270 |
| Who determines the winner of the election if there is a tie or someone does not reach 270? | The House of Representatives |
| What is the "winner take all" system? | A system where the majority candidate of a state receives all of its Electoral College votes |
| How long is a presidential term? | 4 YEars |
| How many terms and/or years can a president serve? | 2 terms, or 10 years. |
| What amendment set the limits on how long a President can serve? | The 22nd Amendment |
| What happens if a president cannot serve due to illness, mental incapacity, not abiding to law, or death? | The Vice President takes over |
| What amendment takes the power from the President and gives it to the Vice President? | 25th Amendment |
| What is Presidential Succession? | The line of succession in case the president or his successors are compromised |
| If the President were to be unseated what are the first four in the order of succession | Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, and the Secretary of State |
| Who is the first non-elected official to become President? | Secretary of State |
| What is the President's job as Chief Executive and what is he in charge of? | Presiding over the entire executive branch and its 2 million employees. May declare executive orders. |
| What is an executive order? | An order from the President that bypasses Congress. It can only be removed by a president. |
| In regards to federal judges, what is the President's job? | He can suggest judges for the Supreme Court. |
| What is a pardon? | The President relieving someone of their jail time |
| What is a reprieve? | The President temporarily extending or pausing a sentence if he believes there is more to look into |
| What is Amnesty? | The pardoning of a large group of people |
| What is the War Powers Act? | It limited the President's ability to make war without Congress support |
| How is the President the legislative leader? | He can suggest or support bills in Congress |
| What is Foreign Policy? | The relations of one nation with other nations |
| What are the goals of Foreign Policy? | Maintaining or strengthening international relations with other nations |
| What is an executive agreement and does this need Congressional approval? | An executive agreement is an agreement with a foreign nation not attached to a treaty. Does not need Congress approval. |
| Appointing ambassadors is another Presidental job? What is an ambassador? | It is a representative of one nation to other nations. |
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