E1 Lecture 1 Flashcards
Government Structure
US and IN operate as both DEMOCRACY & REPUBLIC
Democracy
govt in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly and indirectly through a system of representation usually involving free elections
Republic
govt in which supreme power resides in a body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by elected officers and representatives responsible to them and governing according to law
Federal Representation
2 US Senators –> 6-year term
1 US Representative –> 2-year term
Indiana Representation
1 IN Senator –> 4-year term
1 IN Representative –> 2-year term
How long is a federal congress convened over?
2-year term
How many sessions does a US Congress hold?
2 sessions (start January 3rd)
Can bills be carried over from 1st session to 2nd session?
Yes, but must be passed by the end of the 2nd session
Citizen Legislature
Indiana –> lawmaking is not a full-time profession
General Assembly
legislative body of IN consisting of senators and representatives that meet every 2 years for 2 sessions
1st Regular Session
“long session”
begins in January of odd years –> lasts up to 61 working days ending by April 30th
2nd Regular Session
“short session”
begins in even years –> lasts up to 30 working days ending by March 15th
When there is a difference between the state law and the federal law, which law should you follow?
whichever law is more strict
Statute
“written law enacted by legislature”
Federal Law: United States Code (USC)
Indiana Law: Indiana Code (IC)
Regulation (Rule)
“rule having the force of law issued by an administrative agency (DEA, FDA)”
Federal Regulation: Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Indiana Regulation: Indiana Administrative Code (IAC)
Citing Federal Law
Title USC Section (Subsection)
Citing Indiana Law
IC Title - Article - Chapter - Section
Citing Federal Regulation
Title CFR Section (Subsection)
Citing Indiana Regulation
Title IAC Article - Chapter - Section
Criminal Action
punished by the state or federal government through fines or jail time
Civil Action
private party sues another party because they believe they have been harmed by something that was done in an attempt to receive restitution (payment) for the act
Administrative Action
professional violates the law or regulation and an administration agency (Board of Pharmacy) investigates and may restrict licensure or ability to act under license
