Finals Chapter 12-14

Question 1

Presidential requirements

Answer 1

at least 35
natural born
inhabitant of US for at least 14 years

Question 2

Impeachment

Answer 2

the act of charging a government official with serious wrongdoing

Question 3

Expanded powers of presidents (3)

Answer 3

presidential war power, executive privilege, unilateral powers

Question 4

Presidential selection process

Answer 4

intention to run annouced, primary debates, candidates are chosen, participate in presidential debates, election day, congress counts votes, inauguration day

Question 5

Electoral college (pros & cons)

Answer 5

Pros:
protects interests of minorities
gives more power to states
allows for two-party system

Cons: complexity can discourage voting
candidate favored by majority may not win
swing states and small states are given more power

Question 6

First 100 days

Answer 6

comparison and benchmark for presidential success; created during Roosevelts term
-given benefit of the doubt by public/media

Question 7

First ladies

Answer 7

served as private advisors for husbands prior to 1933, now they advocate for less controversial topics

Question 8

Presidential powers w/o congressional cooperation

Question 9

How many U.S. district courts

Answer 9

94

Question 10

Number of justices on Supreme Court

Answer 10

9

Question 11

Jurisdiction of the courts

Question 12

Solicitor general

Question 13

Structure & features of the Supreme Court

Question 14

Rule of 4

Question 15

Types of decisions of the Supreme Court

Question 16

Theory and Criticisms of Elazar

Answer 16

rested on the assumption that new cultures would arise with influx of settles from world
- advances in tech have made it easier for citizens to travel across state lines + locate
- people migrative for reasons not just economics
- culture is comprehensive and difficult to quantify

Question 17

Term limits

Answer 17

restrict the length of time a member can serve in the state legislature

Question 18

County and municipal governments

Answer 18

County- help maintain roads/jails/courthouses/parks/clinics

Municipal- providing clean water, maintain city facilities, promote economic development, provide law enforcement

Question 19

Legislative professionalism 3 key factors

Answer 19

1) state legislatures salary
2) length of time in session
3) number of staff at disposal