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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| If the president wanted to make an arragement with a foreign head of state, but did not want to involve the Senate, what would he or she create? | an executive agreement |
| What is a legally binding pact between the president and the head of a foreign government that does not require Senate approval? | Executive agreement |
| Federalist No. 70 argues against a plural executive. What is the main reason given for this stance? | A plural executive weakens accountability, leads to disagreements, and inaction. |
| According to Federalist No. 70, why is energy in the executive a leading character in the definition of good government? | It is essential to protect against foreign attacks, administer laws, protect property, and the secure liberty. |
| What is the central argument of Federalist No. 70? | The necessity of a single, energetic executive. |
| This happens every 10 years and helps us determine the population of the United States | Census |
| What is gerrymandering? | Drawing district boundaries to give one party an advantage |
| Education has historically been considered what type of power? | Reserved |
| The 10th amendment guarantees which type of power to the states? | reserved powers |
| Anti-federalists demanded which common feature of state constitutions during ratification? | bill of rights |
| The government derives its power from the consent of the governed, which is the key element of which constitutional principle? | popular sovereignty |
| Identify two principles we borrowed from John Locke. | Natural rights, right to rebel, state should protect individual liberties |
| 6th Amendment | right to speedy trial |
| 1st amendment | Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition |
| 10th amendment | The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. |
| 26th amendment | voting age set at 18 |
| 7th amendment | right to trial by jury |
| 22nd amendment | limits the president to two terms |
| 14th amendment | Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws |
| 4th amendment | Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures |
| 5th amendment | Criminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain; Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self incrimination |
| 13th amendment | abolish of slavery |
| 8th amendment | No cruel or unusual punishment, no excessive bail |
| 25th amendment | (1) Succession of VP if president dies or become incapable to do his job.(2) if there is no VP, president must appoint one, and congress must approve |
| 19th amendment | women right to vote |
| 17th amendment | Direct election of senators |
| Which later Supreme Court case drew upon this opinion to incorporate the second amendment to the states? | McDonald v. Chicago |
| The Supreme Court case, U.S. v. Lopez, had which effect? | It placed limits on the powers of the national government. |
| What was the central issue in the Supreme Court case, Shaw v. Reno? | gerrymandering based on race |
| According to Baker v. Carr, which political institution would have jurisdiction in a dispute over legislative apportionment? | the supreme court |
| Which of the following best summarizes the impact of Marbury v. Madison | The case established the precedent of judicial review. |
| In the case the Supreme Court results in a tie vote, how is the case resolved? | the lower court ruling will stand |
| Justices who believe they should use their position to correct social wrongs and place a great emphasis on the future societal ramifications of their decisions adhere to the philosophy of: | judicial activism |
| Which of the following accurately describes the rule of 4? | At least 4 justices must agree to hear a case and grant certiorari |
| The vast majority of cases heard at the federal level originate in: | distric courts |
| The term, dual court system, refers to the fact that our judicial system has both | state and federal court |
| Justice Sonia Sotomayor strongly disagrees with the majority of the Supreme Court on an affirmative action case. She decides to voice her opposition using which type of opinion? | Dissenting opinion |
| When presidents consider the political leanings of a potential judicial nominee, they are utilizing a(n): Litmus test | litmus test |
| When the Supreme Court overturned their earlier precedent set in Plessy v. Ferguson in favor of a new ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, they decided not to follow which judicial principle? | stare decisis |
| Which law has played the greatest role in promoting neutrality and fairness in the hiring of civil service bureaucrats? | the Pendleton act |
| The United States Postal service is a government owned entity that sells goods and services. It is therefore best classified as a(n): | Government corporation |
| What is an Executive Agreement? | Formal agreements negotiated between two countries but not ratified by a legislature as a treaty must be. |
| the president’s closets day to day advisors , such as cheif of staff are organized in the ….. | White House Office |
| Vice president have both been shot and killed after a press conference, who will be sworn in as President of the United States? | The speaker of the house |
| discretionary authority refers to: | The ability of the bureaucracy to add specific guidelines to policies that were not defined by congressional law |
| what is the concept of iron triangle | an agency interest group and congressional committee work to address specific policy concerns |
| how may a filibuster be stopped? | 60 senators may vote for cloture |
| permanent bodies in both the house and senate that filter through propose bills are called | standing committee |
| The house is an eight 2 different versions of the budget bill and are at temporary stand still which type of committee will they most likely form to move forward with bill | conference committee |
| majority of the house has just voted to force a bill out of committee and onto the floor for consideration. What device have they just utilized | discharge petition |
| The Senate majority leader want to share a successful wrote when upcoming healthcare bill who would hear she turn in order to ensure this happens | majority whip |
| how often does redistricting occur | every 10years after the u.s census is taken |
| a senator or representative who helps party leaders stay informed about what party members are thinking | whip/ party whip |
| The drawings of destruction lines to favor one party is called | gerrymandering |
| social contract is | people allow their governments to rule over them to insure an orderly and functioning society |
| Who believed in a strong central government and ratification of the constitution | federalist |
| The necessary and proper clause is the federal government it’s….. | implied powers |
| The Supreme Court case u.s v Lopez had witch effect | it placed limits on the powers of the national government |
| which government system best describes do United States today | A representative indirect democracy |
| which constitutional amendment safeguards the states from national encroachments on their power | 10th amendment |
| establishing schools is what type of power | reserved power |
| which type of Grant gives power back to the states | Block Grant |
| which Supreme Court case established judicial review | Marbury, V Madison |
| what is a summary of Madisons argument in federalist 10 | A large republic is better suited to handle the effects of factions than a smaller pure democracy |
| what is an example of checks and balances? | The president vetoes a law passed by Congress |
| which constitutional principle is Madison highlighting in federalist 51? | checks and balances |
| what federalist number warns people against the rule by factions | federalist number 10 |
| Who has the power to veto a bill? | the president |
| how many amendments are in the constitution? | 27 |
| how many terms in office can a president serve? | 2 |
| what is not a power of the national government? | establish and maintain school |
| traditionally, how many judges are on the Supreme Court | 9 |
| Congress is made up of which of the following | the senate and House of Representatives |
| this branch of government enforces all the nations laws | executive branch |
| this branch of government consist of the nations courts | judicial branch |
| to become a president of the US a person must be how old | 35 |
| The the branch of the government that makes laws is | legislative branch |
| what describes anti-federalist? | oppose the constitution |
| Power of the Supreme Court to say whether any federal state or local law or government action goes against the constitution | judicial review |
| The division of authority among executive legislative and judicial branches to make sure no one branch has too much power | separation of power |
| hey system by which each branch of government limits the power of another brand, so that one branch does not become too powerful | checks and balances |
| Authority not specifically mentioned in the constitution by suggested in it’s language | implied powers |
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