Unit 3

Question 1

How are congressional districts drawn and who draws them

Answer 1

population and by state legislatures

Question 2

When are new congressional districts made?

Answer 2

After a census (every 10 years)

Question 3

When Congressional Districts are drawn to benefit one political party over another, it is called what

Answer 3

Gerrymandering

Question 4

What is redistricting

Answer 4

The drawing/redrawing of House/congressional (not Senate) district lines after population change

Question 5

How many members in the house of reps

Answer 5

435

Question 6

Qualifications for house of reps

Answer 6

25 years old
7 years a citizen
live in the state that elects you

Question 7

Leaders of the house of reps (5)

Answer 7

speaker of the house
majority leader
majority whip
minority leader
minority whip

Question 8

house of reps terms are how long

Answer 8

2 years

Question 9

how many senators in the US

Answer 9

100

Question 10

qualifications for senate

Answer 10

30 years old
9 year citizen
live in state elected

Question 11

who is the official leader of the senate

Answer 11

Vice President

Question 12

who is the official chair of senate

Answer 12

president pro tempore

Question 13

how were senators originally chosen before the 17th amendment

Answer 13

state legislatures

Question 14

how are senators chosen after the 17th ammendment

Answer 14

directly elected

Question 15

can the house of reps or senate originate bills dealing with dinero (thats money in spanish)

Answer 15

The house of reps

Question 16

does the house of reps or senate have a strict floor debate

Answer 16

house of reps

Question 17

are the house of reps or senate closer with the people? why

Answer 17

house of reps bc only 2 year terms so they get reelected

Question 18

can the house of reps or senate filibuster

Answer 18

senate

Question 19

what is a filibuster, example

Answer 19

a way for senators to delay and prevent a measure from being brought to a vote. The most common form of filibuster occurs when one or more senators attempts to delay or block a vote on a bill by extending debate on the measure.

Question 20

what is the only way to end a filibuster and describe it

Answer 20

a cloture, the only formal procedure that Senate rules provide for breaking a filibuster. A filibuster is an attempt to block or delay Senate action on a bill or other matter. Under cloture, the Senate may limit consideration of a pending matter to 30 additional hours of debate

Question 21

What are congresses expressed powers

Answer 21

those specifically named in the Constitution. They are sometimes called delegated powers or enumerated powers

Question 22

what are congresses implied powers and what do they come from

Answer 22

powers not explicitly named in the Constitution but assumed to exist, come from the Neccesary and Proper clause

Question 23

what are some examples of congresses expressed powers

Answer 23

declare war and raise an army and navy, coin money, regulate commerce/trade between states, establish the federal courts and their jurisdiction, establish rules of immigration and naturalization

Question 24

what are some examples of congresses implied powers

Answer 24

establishing a minimum wage

Question 25

What are congresses inherent powers

Answer 25

powers that Congress and the president need in order to get the job done right. Although not specified in the Constitution, they are reasonable powers that are a logical part of the powers delegated to Congress and the president

Question 26

what are some examples of congresses inherent powers

Answer 26

acquire territory, acquire undocumented aliens, control borders, give or refuse diplomatic recognition to countries

Question 27

what is a commerce clause

Answer 27

gives Congress the power “to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.”

Question 28

what was the Gibbons V. Ogden case

Answer 28

1824 Supreme Court case which expanded the power of Congress to regulate trade by broadly defining the commerce clause

Question 29

What was the Marbury v Madison Case

Answer 29

established judicial review

Question 30

what was the main impact of Interest groups, public opinion, and media on the congress’ priorities and agenda

Answer 30

influence law makers

Question 31

What are the checks that Congress has over the Executive Branch and the Judicial Branch

Answer 31

 The Senate confirms the President’s nominations.  Congress can impeach judges and remove them from office.  Congress approves presidential nominations and controls the budget. It can pass laws over the president’s veto and can impeach the president and remove him or her from office.

Question 32

what is the biggest predictor to how a congress member will vote

Answer 32

their political party

Question 33

Why do the house of reps and senate serve different terms

Answer 33

house of reps are given 2 year terms so they will be closer with the people and try to please the people so they get reelected

Question 34

what is a joint committee created to iron out differences between Senate and House versions of a specific piece of legislation

Answer 34

conference committee

Question 35

STUDY THE BILL BECOMES A LAW FLOWCHART

Answer 35

Okay

Question 36

what are the next 3 in line to presidency after the president eats a bullet

Answer 36

1. VP 2. Speaker of the House 3. President pro tempore of the senate

Question 37

what are the Constitutional Requirements to be President

Answer 37

 35 years of age  14 years a resident of US  A natural born citizen

Question 38

what is the impact of Interest Groups, Public Opinion and media on the President’s priorities and agenda

Answer 38

influence decisions

Question 39

what are the four things a president can do with a bill

Answer 39

sign it veto it pocket veto pocket sign

Question 40

what is a pocket veto

Answer 40

if the president receives a bill within 10 days of the ending of a congressional session, he can let it sit and the bill dies

Question 41

what is a pocket pass

Answer 41

if the president lets a bill sit for 10 days while congress is in session and it passes

Question 42

how can congress override a presidents veto

Answer 42

if 2/3 of BOTH houses agree that it should pass

Question 43

what did the 22nd amendment set the term limits too

Answer 43

2 terms,or 10 years (if you took over presidency with with 2 or less years)

Question 44

how are federal judges nominated

Answer 44

nominated by president, confirmed by senate

Question 45

how long do supreme court judges serve

Answer 45

for life

Question 46

how many supreme court judges do we have

Answer 46

9

Question 47

what is judicial review

Answer 47

the power of deciding what is constitutional

Question 48

What is our legal system based on, explain it

Answer 48

Precedent, it means that you are innocent until proven guilty

Question 49

what are examples of checks on the judiciary

Answer 49

* Congress can create and abolish courts and alter their size and jurisdiction * Congress can propose constitutional amendments that can effectively reverse judicial decisions * Congress can impeach and remove federal judges * President appoints federal judges, senate confirms

Question 50

what is original jurisdiction

Answer 50

the power of a court to hear a case for the first time

Question 51

what is appellate jurisdiction

Answer 51

ability to review the facts and decisions in a case, the power of a higher court to change outcomes of the decision of lower courts

Question 52

When can the supreme court ever have original jurisdiction

Answer 52

if a state is the party or the case is effecting an ambassador, public minister, or consul

Question 53

what are the two types of law

Answer 53

civil and criminal

Question 54

what is civil law

Answer 54

Case involve a dispute over a contract or damage to an individual group

Question 55

what is criminal law

Answer 55

case involves acts against public safety and order

Question 56

what are the two types of courts

Answer 56

federal and state

Question 57

what is federal court

Answer 57

Deals with disputes about laws that apply to the entire US

Question 58

what is state court

Answer 58

mostly deals with disputes about state laws

Question 59

what is a power to determine constitutionality of government action

Answer 59

power of judicial review

Question 60

what is responsible for the formal election of the president

Answer 60

electoral college

Question 61

what is the general trend in Congress where conservative and liberal members are generally moving further apart ideology

Answer 61

polarization

Question 62

what created the president/VP ticket system

Answer 62

12th ammendment

Question 63

what is a seat predictably won by one party

Answer 63

safe seat

Question 64

which amendment said that if there is a vacancy for vp, president nominates replacement that has to be confirmed by a majority of both house of congress

Answer 64

25th

Question 65

what is the term for the person currently holding the seat, typically has an advantage over opponent in election

Answer 65

incumbent

Question 66

which article is the executive branch in

Answer 66

article 2

Question 67

which article is the legislative branch

Answer 67

article 1

Question 68

which article is the judicial branch

Answer 68

article 3

Question 69

what committee continues from one congress to the next and review bills before they go to the floor

Answer 69

standing committee

Question 70

which committee determines rules of debate and amendments prior to floor action in the house

Answer 70

rules committee

Question 71

what is establishes custom | previous court decision which impact future rulings

Answer 71

precedent

Question 72

what committee merges similar bills from the house and the senate

Answer 72

conference committee

Question 73

what is a binding as a treaty between nations but does not need senate approval

Answer 73

executive agreement

Question 74

what is the term for when a bill dies in committee and is not allowed to be debated on floor

Answer 74

pigeonhole

Question 75

what type of court do most supreme court cases fall under

Answer 75

appellate courts

Question 76

What is the role where president is leader of the military, commands troops

Answer 76

commander in chief

Question 77

What is the role where the president may negotiate treaties or appoint ambassadors

Answer 77

chief diplomat

Question 78

What is the role where the president is the "boss" of the branch of government that enforces the law

Answer 78

chief executive

Question 79

What is the role where president signs or vetoes laws and pushes their agenda through congress

Answer 79

chief legislature

Question 80

What is the role where the president campaigns for other party members

Answer 80

chief of the party

Question 81

What is the role where the president is expected to focus on jobs and wage growth

Answer 81

chief guardian of the economy

Question 82

What is the role where the president is the symbolic leader of the house

Answer 82

chief of state

Question 83

who is constitutionally responsible for drafting formal articles of impeachment

Answer 83

house of reps

Question 84

what is congresses formal role of military action

Answer 84

formally declaring war

Question 85

how do you stop a filibuster

Answer 85

a motion to cloture with 60 votes

Question 86

what area does the senate differ dramatically from the house

Answer 86

floor debate

Question 87

which supreme court case expanded congresses ability to regulate trade

Answer 87

Gibbons v Ogden

Question 88

what effect did the War Powers Act of 1973 have

Answer 88

NONE! 0! NADA! IT SUCKED! presidents ignored it and still commit troups

Question 89

why was a bicameral congress set up in the constitution

Answer 89

as a compromise between large and small states

Question 90

what is the term for the first Tuesday of November that determines how electoral votes are allocated

Answer 90

Election Day/ General Election

Question 91

what are 4 common checks the senate has over the president

Answer 91

Confirming appointments Ratifying Treaties Trying Impeachment Cases Oversight Functions for the Executive Branch

Question 92

what are 3 common checks congress has over the judiciary

Answer 92

establish court size set jurisdiction create and abolish courts

Question 93

what are 2 common checks that the president has over the judiciary

Answer 93

appoint powers | pardons/ reprieves

Question 94

what are 2 common checks the president has over congress

Answer 94

Veto Power | Executive Orders

Question 95

What are 2 common checks the house of reps has over the president

Answer 95

Drafting Articles of Impeachment | Oversight for executive

Question 96

what is a common check the judiciary has over the president

Answer 96

the court can declare a presidential act unconstitutional

Question 97

what is a common check the judiciary has over congress

Answer 97

the court can declare laws unconstitutional

Question 98

WHY is the census taken every 10 years

Answer 98

to determine the number of congressional districts per state

Question 99

Are these flashcards going to be the death of us

Answer 99

OHHHHHH yeah, but will get A's