CH4 Flashcards
Baker Vs Carr
Redistricting violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment
Shaw Vs Reno
Redistricting and racial gerrymandering. NC qualified for a 12th district and created a majority-minority district.
Bills of Revenue Originate in…
House of Representatives. Article 1, section 7.
Bicameral
2 Branches or chambers.
Types of Committees
Standing, Sub, Select, Joint
Redistricting
State legislature has control of redistricting.
Apportionment
Proportional number of members to the House of Representatives from each state based on population figures.
Cloture
Ending a debate and taking a vote. Ends a filibuster.
Mandatory Spending
Mandated by existing laws. EX: Medicare, Social Security
Discretionary Spending
Money formally approved by Congress and the President. Option of fiscal policy in contrast to social programs.
Consequences of Divided Government
Does not allow for clear accountability on policy.
Enumerated Powers Examples
Taxing, regulate commerce, declare war.
Entitlements/Individual Entitlement Examples
Social Security, Medicare, Unemployment
Powers of the House
Power to initiate revenue bills, impeach federal officials, and elect President in case of an Electoral College tie.
Powers of the Senate
Confirm President’s appointments, provide advice and consent to ratify treaties.
Rules Committee Does The Following:
Considers all bills and determines whether to consider this on the floor of the House. They review schedules of consideration for floor resolutions.
House Ways and Means Committee
Exercise jurisdiction over revenue and related issues such as tariffs, trade agreements, and debt of the US.
Largest Source of Federal Revenue is the…
Individual income taxes
Necessary and Proper Clause
Authorizes Congress to write laws other than what is written in the constitution.
Pork Barrel Legislation
Metaphor for the appropriation of government spending for localized projects to bring money in a district.
