Exam #2, Column #2

Question 1

War Powers Resolution

Answer 1

A congressional resolution designed to limit the US presidents ability to initiate or escalate military actions abroad. Aimed as a way to check and balance the power of the executive..

Question 2

Judicial Activism

Answer 2

Judicial philosophy that posts that the Court should go beyond the words of the Constitution or a statute to consider the broader societal implications of its decision
Ch 13 pg 422

Question 3

Jurisdiction

Answer 3

The sphere of a court’s power and authority Ch 13 pg 400

Question 4

Standing

Answer 4

The right of an individual or organization to initiate a court case, on the basis of having a substantial stake in the outcome
Ch 13 pg 412

Question 5

Precedent

Answer 5

A prior case whose principles are used by judges as the basis for their decision in a present case Ch 13 pg 398

Question 6

Seniority

Answer 6

A privileged position earned by reason of longer service or higher rank

Question 7

Writ of Habeas Corpus

Answer 7

A court order that the individual in custody be boroughs into court and shown the cause for detention; Habeas corpus is guaranteed by the Constitution and can be suspended only in cases of rebellion or invasion
Ch 13 pg 402

Question 8

Supreme Court

Answer 8

The highest court in a particular state or in the United States; this court primarily serves an appellate function
Ch 13 pg 400

Question 9

Caucus

Answer 9

A normally closed political party business meeting of citizens or lawmakers to select candidates, elect officers, plan strategy, or make decision regarding legislative matters Ch 13 pg 309

Question 10

Primary

Answer 10

Elections held to determines a partie’s candidate. Open = day of, closed = day before and only for own registered party

Question 11

Private Bill

Answer 11

Provides benefits to specified individuals (including corporate bodies). Individuals sometimes request relief through private legislation when administrative or legal remedies are exhausted. Many private bills deal with immigration-granting citizenship or permanent residency.

Question 12

Constituency

Answer 12

The residents in the area from which an official is elected

Ch 10 pg 293

Question 13

Cabinet

Answer 13

The secretaries, or chief administrators, of the major departments of the federal government; Cabinet secretaries are appointed by the president with the consent of the Senate
Ch 11 pg 346

Question 14

Stare Decisis

Answer 14

The legal principle to “let the decision stand”

Pg 397