LEC WEEK 4

Question 1

Categorical grants

Answer 1

A federal grant to a state or local
government for a specific program or project.

Question 2

Block grants

Answer 2

A federal grant that provides funds to a state
or local government for a general functional area, such as
criminal justice or mental-health programs.

Question 3

Fiscal federalism

Answer 3

A process by which funds raised through
taxation or borrowing by one level of government (usually
the national government) are spent by another level (typically,
state or local governments).

Question 4

House of Representatives requirements

Answer 4

At least 25 years old, at least seven years a US citizen, must live in the state where elected

Question 5

Senate requirements

Answer 5

At least 30 years old, at least nine years a US citizen, must live in the state where elected

Question 6

Some powers of the house

Answer 6

All bills for raising revenue starts in the house
Elect president if Electoral College is tied or if there is no majority (12th Amendment)
Impeachment of public officials

Question 7

Some powers of the senate

Answer 7

Advise and consent to the ratification of treaties by the President
Approve presidential nominations of ambassadors, Supreme Court justices, other federal judges
Convict public officials

Question 8

What are the main functions of congress

Answer 8

Bicameralism
Lawmaking
Representation
Constituency Service
Congressional Oversight
Educating the Public
Conflict Resolution