Judicial, Legislative, and executive Powers Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction?
A
(1) cases involving foreign ambassadors, consuls, public ministers; and (2) cases in which a state is a party
2
Q
The Supremacy clause:
A
invalidates any state action contrary to valid federal law
3
Q
Can congress require states to enact legislation?
A
No, but congress may encourage state’s to enact legislation by conditioning receipt of federal funding on passing such legislation under its spending power
4
Q
When can the government limit the class of persons allowed to vote in an election?
A
if the elected government official will be serving in a capacity that has a special impact on the enfranchised group
