Exam Review: Congress/Legislative Branch Flashcards
What is gerrymandering and at what level of government is it most likely to take place?
Is the practice of drawing electoral district lines in order to limit the voting strength of a particular group or party
State level
What are the different powers of congress and give an example I something that would fall under each
1. Expressed Powers A. Taxing 2. Implied powers A. Funding towards schools 3. Inherent powers A. Immigration
What is an initiative?
A process in which a certain number of qualified voters sign petitions in favor of a proposal, which then goes directly to the ballot.
What is a referendum?
A process by which a legislative measure is referred to the states voters for final approval or rejection.
How long a congress person’s term is and why is the senate term longer than the house?
2 years (House) 6 years (Senate) One term for a member of the House of Representatives is 2 years. this was set up so to get the members of the House of Representatives to act quickly on a matter. All 435 members of the House are up for reelection every 2 years. This makes the House much more responsive to public opinion.
How does a person register to vote in Ohio?
o be eligible to vote in the next election in Ohio, you must be registered to vote at least 30 days before the election date.
You can register to vote through the County Board of Elections in person or by mail. You cannot register online.
You can also register to vote at your local Ohio BMV office when you go in for any driver’s license/ID card transactions, including:
Applying for a new driver’s license.
Renewals.
Changing your name or address.
You’ll need to complete and submit a Voter Registration and Information Update Form.
What are zoning laws? Why would people be opposed to zoning laws?
The regulation of the use of real property by local government, restricts a particular territory to residential, commercial, industrial, or other uses.
What was the Clayton Act? What did it accomplish?
Clayton Antitrust Act. Clayton Antitrust Act, 1914, passed by the U.S. Congress as an amendment to clarify and supplement the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890.
. it cleared up the vague language that had weakened the Sherman Anti-trust act and explained and defined illegal practices.
C. it stated that companies would be fined for unfair practices that threatened competitions.
D. it prohibited men from sitting on the boards of connecting companies.
E. all of the above
What was the Brady Bill?
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, which went into effect in 1994. The law – named after James Brady, who was shot during an attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan in 1981 – made background checks a requirement for gun purchases from licensed dealers.
What is the USA Patriot Act?
The USA PATRIOT Act is an Act of Congress that was signed into law by President George W. Bush on October 26, 2001. The title of the act is a ten-letter backronym (USA PATRIOT) that stands for Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001.
