Unit 3, The Structure of the US Govt Flashcards
Enumerated Power / Expressed powers
Specifically stated powers of the national govty.
Implied Power
Not specifically stated, but inferred as necessary
Inherent Power
Not stated or implied, but assumed to exist, ex congress creating immigration laws
Most important congressional power
“Power of the Purse”
“Necessary and proper clause”
Gives congress all its implied powers of oversight of the other branches
Marbury Vs Madison
Created the Judicial Review of the supreme court
Origination Clause
Tax Bills Must Begin in the House of Reps.
Interstate Commerce Clause
A broad interpretationof of congress’ power to regulate trade that has let congress pass all kinds of economic legislation
Federalist No 69. Alex Hamilton
Argued that the president would not become a king, bc he doesn’t have the power to declare war
Standing Committees
Handle permanent issue, i.e budget, agriculture etc
Select committees
Come together temporarily to investigate stuff, then disband at the end
Joint Committees
Standing Committees composed of both chambers of congress working together on issues
Conference Committees
Select Joint committees that iron out disagreements between both chambers as they relate to new bills
Miller vs Johnson
Race cannot be the only determining factor in redistricting.
Gerry Mandering
Drawing the district lines in order to benefit one party.
Reapportionment
When you have to re-draw the district lines bc populations in a state have changed.
Alexander Hamilton
Wanted a super strong lifetime president.
Twenty Second Amendement
Two term presidential limits, due to Roosevelt serving 4 terms
Executive Privilege
President can withhold info from Congress
Monroe Doctrine
Europe cannot interfere with Western US affairs
Presidential Signing Statement
Explains presidents interpretation of the proposed law
Pro Forma Sessions
Sessions used to prevent recess appointments
Article 3
Details the powers of the Judicial system
Original jurisdiction
Court hears a case for the first time, disputes between states or original jurisdiction for the supreme court
Appellate jurisdiction
Case originates from a lower court appeal, and the higher court will make the decision
Federalist no. 78 - Hamilton
Explains how the judicial system can never become too powerful bc it does not declare war or spend money, or do any act, only decide on things
Gibbons vs Odgens
Situation where shipping company was going to control the entire tri-state area, Established that businesses cannot be a monopoly
Stare decisis
court’s reliance on previous decisions and established precedents.
McCulloch v. Maryland
Loose constitutionally constructed case, that used a broad interpretation of necessary and proper to create a national bank.
Reserved powers - 10th Amendment
powers given to the states, listed in the Bill of Rights
Concurrent Power
Powers shared by both the federal and state govts.
Full faith and credit clause
National docs. like diplomas, licenses etc must be accepted in all states.
Privileges and Immunities clause
States cannot discriminate on out of state residents, and must grant them access to the same things in state residents have.
