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CUS-AP-GOV-2
please save me from getting another 67.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Constitution dates | Written in 1787, adopted in 1789 |
| House of Representatives: _ years, based on _ | 2, population |
| 3 House requirements | 25 years old, 7 years a citizen, live in represented state |
| Define census. | The counting of the population of a state to determine number of House Representatives. |
| Reps population requirement then? Now? | 1/30,000 || 1/800,000 |
| What happens if a rep dies? | The state GOVERNOR would choose a person (spouse / wife) to fill the empty seat immediately. |
| Define impeachment. | The process of charging (someone) for a crime, not necessarily being kicked out of office. |
| Three impeached presidents thus far | Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump |
| House of Representatives leader? | Speaker of the House. Zero requirements. |
| Senate: _ year terms, election split into _. | 6, thirds. (50x2 [per state] =100, so 33, 33, 34) |
| 3 Senate qualifications | 30 years old, 9 years a citizen, live in represented state |
| Senate leader? | The Vice President. (not elected so little to no say in terms of legistature, except tiebreakers.) |
| Senate president pro tempore | (through + time) Serves as Senate head when VP is absent. |
| Senate and impeachment | Run impeachment trials, not necessarily a court, though, so worse punishment is removal of position/job |
| When is Election Day? | ALWAYS the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. "Always always always. Forevermore. (to grayson) Roll on." |
| How often must congress and general assy. meet? | At least once a year; 60/90 days. |
| Three permissions of Congress | Punish members by majority rule, refuse a member to their seat by majority rule, kick a member out with a vote of two-thirds or higher. |
| Who is William Blunt? | Southern senator during the war who was kicked out of Congress. |
| The Congressional Record | All records written down about conducted information in Congress. |
| Who sets Congress's paid salary? | Themselves. Congress does. |
| What is a BILL? | A proposed law. Passed by majority rule. |
| Explain the "ten writing days" policy. | If the president does not sign a bill that has been waiting for signature within ten days, it becomes a law regardless. (Let it sit.) |
| TEN POWERS OF CONGRESS | TBRNCMPPCL: Power to TAX, To BORROW money, REGULATE commerce and trade among states, NATURALIZATION, to COIN / create money, system of MEASUREMENT ("Screw the British."), PUNISH counterfeiters, set up POST OFFICES, COPYRIGHT, ability to setup LOWER COURTS |
| Two Congressional Privileges | Cannot get charged for a misdemeanor, things said on the floor can't be held against you |
| Patent duration | 20 years |
| Copyright duration | Life of the author + 70 years after |
| TEN MORE POWERS OF CONGRESS! | PUNISHMENT of 1) PIRATES + 2) OFFENSES against the law of nations, declare WAR, raise ARMY+ NAVY, governing of military, borrow state armies / Nat. Guard, set up MILITARY COURTS, in charge of all government property, and A1S8C18. |
| FITB: Article _, Section _, Clause _ (the important one). | Article I, Section VIII, Clause XVIII 1,8,18 |
| A1S8C18 Alternate names | Necessary and Proper Clause, Implied Powers Clause, Elastic Clause |
| Recite A1S8C18. No, actually. Do it. Come on. | “[Congress has the authority ] to make ALL LAWS which shall be necessary and proper for carrying out [good government]." |
| 8 POWERS DENIED TO CONGRESS (S9) | Slave trade lasts until 1808, the big three apply, uniform taxes, no export taxes, no favoritism, no port entry fee, expenditure receipt, no granting nobility. |
| 7 POWERS DENIED TO *STATES* | The big three, no making treaties, no coining money, no bill payment acceptance (unless gold or silver), no granting nobility, no imp/exp tax, no standing army or navy |
| Who is given executive power? | The President and Vice President. |
| Two jobs of the Vice President: | < fill in > |
| Three qualifications to be President or Vice President | Natural-born citizen (jus soli and/or jus sanguinis), 14 years a U.S. resident, age 35+. |
| What is jus soli? | Having been born on American soil (soli). |
| What is jus sanguinis | Having been born of American blood (sanguinis). |
| How long do the President's and Vice President's terms last? | 4 years. |
| How is the President chosen? | The elector college. |
| How much was Washington paid yearly to be president? Now? | $25,000, $400,000 |
| Vice President salary? | $250,000 yearly |
| Recite the Oath of Affirmation. Or at least try. | "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." |
| Who is made the commander in chief for the Armed Forces? | The President. |
| First amendment | Free exercise of religion, no restriction of speech, freedom of press, assembly (the right to get together), and freedom of petition. |
| Slander | Spoken word that is deliberately false |
| Libel | Printed word that is deliberately false |
| Second amendment | The right to bear arms (literally: the militia will be granted a firearm when entering into the military). |
| Third amendment | No quartering of troops. Not required to provide food or shelter for troops unless it's necessary. |
| Fourth amendment | Protects people and their homes and property from unreasonable searches and seizures. Warrants are required. |
| Fifth amendment | Guarantees the right to a grand jury, forbids “double jeopardy,” and protects against self-incrimination. "I plead the fifth." (MIRANDA RIGHTS) |
| What is a grand jury? | A body of 15-25 people called together by court to determine if there is enough evidence to go before court. They have the choice to indict or not indict. |
| What is an indictment? | A formal charge by the grand jury. |
| What is a presentment? | A charge by the prosecutor. |
| What is a pardon? | (granted by the president) Legal forgiveness for a crime. |
| What is amnesty? | A broad group of pardons to a group of people. |
| What is reprieve? | The act of the President postponing a sentence. |
| The President and treaty guidelines | The President has the power to make treaties but the senate has to approve of them with a two-thirds vote. |
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