PA Flashcards
liberty and property?
John Locke
Occupy Wall Street movement?
Correction of today’s economic inequalities
There were several factors that significantly contributed to the government structure outlined in the Articles of Confederation. What was one of them?
Americans wished the government to be representative of the states.
Major difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a national judiciary.
Great Compromise between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan that was finalized in the Constitution establish?
A two-chamber Congress
Three-fifths compromise?
Slave states to count three-fifths of their enslaved population for the purpose of representation.
Federalist argument in support of the ratification of the Constitution?
Strong national government= better for national defense & economic growth
James Madison referencing when he stated, “Ambition must be made to counteract ambition” in Federalist, no. 51?
Separation of powers and checks and balances
Judicial check on the executive branch?
The Supreme Court can declare actions by the executive branch unconstitutional.
Legislative check on the judicial branch?
Congress can change the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction.
Members of the Senate have more legislative power than members of the House of Representatives?
Smaller number of Senate members compared to the representatives
Equal proportions method of congressional apportionment?
Congressional districts are drawn in order to maintain similar numbers of voters in each district.
Congressional allocation that would influence the national budget to help a member of congress’s district or state?
Funds for the building of an airport in a congressperson’s district
Why is the House Rules Committee one of the most powerful committees in the U.S. House of Representatives?
It determines the rules for debate and in what order to schedule consideration of bills in the House.
Term limits for the president?
22nd
Executive agreements?
Establish agreements with foreign countries without congressional approval
“Executive privilege”?
A president may withhold confidential communication from the courts and the legislative branch.
How can an outgoing president exert significant influence over a new president’s administration?
By having a budget that affects the ability of the incoming administration to pursue new initiatives
Marbury v. Madison?
It established the principle of judicial review.
How are individuals nominated to the Supreme Court?
They are chosen by the president of the United States.
14th Amendment affect the powers of the federal judiciary?
It expanded the judiciary’s power over states that applied laws unfairly.
Power reserved for the states?
Conducting elections
Amendment- States to reserve powers not explicitly granted to the national government?
10th
Gibbons v. Ogden
A loose constructionist interpretation of the commerce clause