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Government Exam 2 Flashcards

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1
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The first plan suggested at the Constitutional convention called for the president to be chosen by whom or what?

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Congress

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According to public opinion research, the president’s use of the “bully pulpit” tends to do which of these?

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Bolster existing public views

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The president has the power to appoint the positions…

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  • US supreme judges
  • cabinet members
  • Federal district court of appeals judges
  • ambassadors
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The constitution gives the president these powers…

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  • convene sessions of congress
  • serve as the administrative head of the nation
    -serve as commander-in-chief of the military
    -veto legislation
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Example of true executive privilege

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It involves the ability of the president and executive branch official to withhold certain information from congress and the courts

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President who served the most terms in office was….

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FDR

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Who brings charges in the impeachment process, and where is the impeachment trial held?

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  • The House of representatives
  • The senate
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Major difference between a president and a prime minister is…

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prime minister has majority support in parliament

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9
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Description of unified government

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no guarantee that the president will get legislation passed

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At the constitutional convention, the most frequent concern regarding the presidency focused on what?

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Reelection

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If no president canidiate recieves a majority of the electoral vote; what happens?

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The election is decided by the House of Representatives

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In the history of the US, what has never occurred?

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The president was impeached and convicted

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What does the Office of Management and Budget do?

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helps the president prepare the annual budget

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In the early years of the Republic, which department was the “principal federal office?”

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Treasury Department

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When James Wilson suggestion at the Constitutional convention of 1787 that the president be elected by the people, what was the initial response?

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He received almost no support

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A president can issue a pardon in which circumstance?

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For all offenses against the US, except impeachment

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The president, being the head of state, is responsible for what?

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Engaging in activites that are largely symbolic or ceremonial in nature

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Senior White House staff members are often drawn from…

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president campaign staff

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In 1787, what was the power like for most state governors?

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They weren’t powerful and couldn’t serve long terms

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Presidential powers expressly given to the president by the constitution are called….

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constitutional powers

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21
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Which amendment limited presidential terms ?

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22nd amendment

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Difference between the House and Senate is the number of members, because of this….

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a greater number of formal rules are needed to govern activity in the House

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Who consisted of the Conservatives coalition in congress?

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Republicans and southern democrats

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The seniority system provides…

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the committee member of the majority party with the longest continuous service normally becomes the committee chairperson

25
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What is the most important committee

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standing committee

26
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Why was rule 22 adopted to cut off debate during a filibuster?

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senators were fearful of trying a presidents hands during a wartime crisis

27
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Who can introduce a bill in Congress?

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any member on congres

28
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In order to fund programs established by authorization bills, congress must pass…

A

appropriations bill

29
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The complexity of the procedure for enacting a law gives the advantage to who..

A

the bill’s opponent

30
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An informal power of the speaker of the house is….

A

power to assign patronage jobs and office space

31
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The 17th amendment allowed which of the following positions to be elected by the people?

A

senators

32
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which of these describe a marginal or toss-up district?

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winner in an election gets less than 55% of the vote

33
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Why does the house use a discharge petition?

A

get a bill that i stalled in committee onto the floor

34
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What does a concurrent resolution passed by Congress seeks to do what?

A

settle housekeeping and procedural matters that affect both houses

35
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What has the majority of research found about the effect of divided governments on legislative productivity?

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divided governments are no less productive than unified governments

36
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In the senate, how many voters are necessary to invoke cloture and end debate on a bill?

A

60

37
Q

What did the congressional accountability act of 1995 do?

A

it created the office of compliance that would oversee congressional affairs

38
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The power of advice and consent on treaties and presidential nominations was given only to who?

A

the senate

39
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a temporary legislative committee established for a limited time period and for a special purpose is known as what?

A

select committee

40
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What are the formal qualifications to be a U.S. House of Representatives member?

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  • At least 25 years of age
  • Citizen of the United States for at least seven years
  • Inhabit the state from which elected
41
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What are the formal qualifications to be a U.S. Senate member

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At least 30 years of age
Citizen of the United States for at least 9 years

42
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What is the significance of the 17th Amendment?

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People could direct vote for senators

43
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Who is speaker of the house

A

Nancy Pelosi

44
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Who is House Majority Leader

A

Steny Hoyer

45
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Who is house minority leader

A

Kevin McCarthy

46
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Who is house majority whip

A

James Clyburn

47
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Who is house minority whip

A

Steve Scalise

48
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Who is senate president pro tempore

A

Patrick Leahy

49
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who is senate majority leader

A

Charles E. Schumer

50
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Who is senate Minority leader

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Mitch McConnell

51
Q

What is the focus of fed 51?

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  • talks about how important checks and balances are in a government; also talks of separation of powers
52
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What branch of government would dominate according to Fed 51?

A

Legislature

53
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why are you required to be a natural born citizen to run for office?

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no outside foreign influences

54
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What structure within the Constitution is essential to the preservation of liberty?

A

preamble

55
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What are the auxiliary precautions, and why are they necessary?

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  • It’s a check on the government
56
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What is the purpose of Fed 70 ?

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Hamilton was calling for unity under the executive branch

57
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Energy in the executive is essential…

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  • Protection against foreign assault
  • Steady administration of the laws
  • Protection of property - maintain justice
  • Secure liberty
58
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What are the ingredients of an energetic presidency?

A

Unity: one chief executive
Duration: enough time in office to get things done
Adequate support
Competent powers

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