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Chapter 10&11 Flashcards

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What is logrolling

A

“I’ll vote for your bill if you vote for mine”

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How long is a term in the house

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2 years

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Who is in charge of the senate

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Vice President

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3
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List 4 things fdr is known for

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Longest serving pres
Ww2
New deal
Internment camps

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How many members are are in the senate

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100

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What is a whip in congress

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Enforces what that party wants

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What is a killer amendment

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An amendment that sabotages the bill

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4 jobs president must fulfill

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CEO of executive branch
Figure head of country
Commander in cheif
Legislative

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What is a rider

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An amendment that has nothing to do with the original bill

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How long is a term in the senate

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6 years

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Who is in charge of the house

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Speaker of the house

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3 types of gerrymandering

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Cracking packing kidnapping

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12
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How did George Washington influence the office

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He set the standards for future presidents

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Primary function of Vice President

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Vote on tied bills

Take over presidency if needed

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16
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3 checks on presidential powers

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Veto overrides
War powers act
Impeachment

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2 things senators can do that house members can’t

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Confirm appointments

Ratify treaties

17
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Describe congress investigative powers

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They can investigate anything

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Pres during civil war

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Abraham Lincoln

19
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How does the president influence the budget

A

He introduces the initial rough draft

20
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Who was president during ww1

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Woodrow Wilson

22
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How many members in the house of reps

A

436

23
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Pres during ww2

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FDR

24
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2 things house members can do that senators can’t

A

Put someone on trial in front of the senate

Start laws that require citizens to pay taxes

24
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How has the office of the pres changed in the last 100 years?

A

President has more power

25
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3 requirements for president

A

35 years old
Born in us
14 years residency

25
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Why is Lincoln often considered the greatest president

A

He prevented the country from separation

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