Legislative Branch Flashcards
1
Q
What is the elastic clause?
A
Congress has the power to pass laws that help carry out powers granted to them by the constitution
2
Q
What is a initiative?
A
A process that enables citizens to bypass their government placing proposed statuses on a ballot
3
Q
What’s a referendum?
A
A general vote on a single political question that has been proposed to them
4
Q
What’s a delegate?
A
Someone who will bend to the people’s will to get reelected
5
Q
What’s a trustee?
A
Someone who does what they think is best for the people even if it compromises getting reelected
