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Government test 4 Flashcards

1
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an extraordinary session of congress called to deal with an emergency situation

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special session

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2
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the review by legislative committees of the politics and programs of the executive branch

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oversight function

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3
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proposed bill presented by the legislators for consideration

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bill

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4
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the process by which proposed laws considered and acted upon by the full membership of the House or Senate

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floor consideration

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5
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the people and interests that an elected official represents

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constituencies

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6
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election of an office-holder by the voters of the country (state or country) rather than by voters in districts or subdivisions

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at-large

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7
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the drawing of electoral district lines to the advantage to the party in power

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gerrymandered

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8
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a congressional election that occurs between presidential elections

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off-year elections

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9
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exclusive power of congress to regulate interstate and foreign trade

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commerce power

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10
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a charge levied by government on persons property to raise money to meet public needs

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tax

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11
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the power of a government to take private property for public use

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eminent domain

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12
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a license issued to an inventor granting the exclusive right to manufacture, use, or sell invention for a limited period of time

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patent

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13
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the legal proceedings by which a person’s assets are distributed among those to whom the person owes debts

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bankruptcy

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14
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general agreement among members of a group

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consensus

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15
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a court order for a person to appear and produce documents or other requested materials to the court

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subpoenas

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16
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the act of lying under oath

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perjury

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17
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an unwritten rule in the both houses reserving top posts (especially committee chairs) to the longest serving members

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seniority rule

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18
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a closed meeting of the party in each house, aka the party conference

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party caucus

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19
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a measure relating to the business in either house, does not have the force of law and does not require a presidental signature

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resolution

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20
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an unpopular prevision added to an important bill hoping it will ride through legislative process

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rider

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21
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this is used by members of Congress to force a bill out of committee if its been in committee for 30 days

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discharge petition

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22
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what are the 5 duties of a congressmen?

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legislature, representative, committee members, servants, politicians

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23
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voting for the people at home

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delegate

24
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vote based on their own knowledge and conscience

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trustee

25
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party pleaser

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partisan

26
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blend of delegate, trustee, and partisan

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politico

27
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what is the main difference between a session and a term?

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term- is the time between elections
session- is when congress is supposed to conduct business

28
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when does a term of Congress begin?

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Jan 3rd of odd years

29
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why have Special Session became obsolete?

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congress is in session year round

30
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other than salary, name 2 other forms of compensation a congressman receives?

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tax deduction for housing, travel allowance, life & house insurance

31
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name two things the Reapportionment Act of 1929 did:

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set the size of the house, after a census determine the number of seats each state should have

32
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why must the seats in the House be reapportioned?

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population changes

33
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what were the two requirements of the District Plan law?

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districts have to have equal representation
each state has responsibility for drawing congressional districts within there state

34
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when is Federal Election day?

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on tuesday following the first monday of November, even years

35
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what are the constitutional requirements to be a member of the House of Reps?

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25 years, citizenship of 7 years, resident where you are being elected

36
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what are the constitutional requirements to be a member of the senate?

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30 years, citizenship of 9 years, resident where you are being elected

37
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what does it mean to say that the Senate is a continuous body?

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only 1/3 of the seats are up every election year

38
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list the 3 “delegated powers” of congress

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expressed, inherit, and implied

39
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what is deficit financing? where does it come from?

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spend more than you collect, borrowing power

40
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give 2 limits placed on the Commerce Power of congress

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con’t tax exports, can favor one port of a state over another

41
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what powers were given to congress under their “judicial powers”

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to create federal courts, determine federal crimes

42
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describe how the President and Congress share powers in regard to war and nations defense

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president is the chief commander of military
congress can only declare war

43
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where does congress get its implied powers?

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necessary and proper clauses

44
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the use of implied powers by congress has led to a _______ interpretation of the constitution

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broad

45
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what powers of congress are best exemplified by the broad interpretation of the Constitution

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commerce, war, tax & spend

46
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why does Congress possess the power of oversight

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gather information, oversee the executive branch

47
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does impeachment mean removal from office, if not what does it mean?

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no, removal of office if convicted of a crime by senate

48
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what is usually mentioned in the “state of the Union address”

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policies president wants to see pass, state of our economy

49
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who is the presiding officer in the House? in the Senate?

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speaker of the house, President of the Senate, president Pro temp

50
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what group chooses our committee chairs?

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party caucus

51
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why do both houses of Congress utilize the committee system?

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both are large bodies, there agendas are so crowded

52
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what name is given to the permanent committees?

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standing committee

53
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where do idea for bills come from?

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executive branch, private citizens, congressmen

54
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what actions account for a bills “first reading”

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give bill short title/ number, short summary, journaled

55
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name the main ways of voting in a bill in Congress?

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voice, standing, role-call, teller ( electronic ) voting

56
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what actions can a committee take on a bill?

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sign it, pigeonholed, report bill in amended form

57
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what actions can the President take on a bill?

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veto, pocket veto, pass bill without signature, pass bill (sign it)

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