Lecture 5 Flashcards
the senate has a tradition of _______
unlimited debate
by using a ____or hold one senator can delay the vote on a bill
filibuster
what can defeat a filibuster or a hold?
a cloture (which forces a vote)
Cloture requires a _____ majority vote
3/5
record for the longest filibuster is
over 24 hours
gridlock just means that the people are ________
divided on an issue
the current federal debt is at almost
19 trillion
most of the federal budget is redistributed through
social security, medicare, and other programs
2/3 of the federal budget represents
entitlement payments
over half of the discretionary spending goes to
the military
approx. 13% to run
the rest of the government
if congress does not pass a budget by sept 30 it could lead to a
government shutdown
government shutdowns impacts
discretionary spending ;
impacts non-essential functions only
congress can use _____ and ______ to avoid shut-downs
continuing resolutions; omnibus bills
extension on the budget which generally keeps funding at current levels
continuing resolutions
streamlines the 17 appropriations bills into one mega bill
omnibus bill
article 2 of the constitution established ______
the presidency
presidents must be
35 years old
a natural born citizen
serves four year terms ( max of 2 terms)
why did the founders want one president, NOT a monarchy?
- one person has more energy than multiple people
- one person has more accountability than multiple people
- the presidents powers were limited compared to the kings
- presidents are not born into presidency, but elected