Unit 4 Flashcards
What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
The main purpose of the declaration of independence is to list the rights and to protect them for the people.
According to Madison, what is the best way to control factions?
best way to control factions is to create a strong republic government.
What best explains the effects of including a Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
specifically lists the rights of the people clearly so that the government has less power and can’t take them away.
10th Amendment
It allocates power to the states that aren’t delegated to the government.
Method of Amending the Constitution
Has to be proposed by Congress by a two-thirds vote in both houses and then ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures.
What determines the number of House seats a state gets?
The population in each of the states.
What reapportionment is and when it takes place
The changing of the seats of the house takes place every 10 years.
Why was the Necessary and Proper Clause included in Article I?
It was added so that the government could cairy out its duties.
List the five leadership positions in the House of Representatives
Speaker of the house
2) House Majority Leader
3) House Minority Leader
4) Majority Whip
5) Minority Whip
The role of Conference Committees
To decide on a final version of the bill from the ones sent from the house and the senate.
List the constitutional qualifications to be president
1) Be older than 35
2) Be a natural born citizen
3) Have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years
Explain the purpose each of the following Cabinet Departments
The purpose of each Cabinet Department is to manage specific areas of public policy, services, and functions. Each department is tasked with a particular sector like education, defense, health, etc.
The difference between treaties and executive agreements
Treaties are formal agreements between countries that require Senate approval, while executive agreements don’t require Senate approval as the President carries them out.
The reasons the Framers created the Electoral College instead of having a direct election.
1) Scared of not so high intellectuals voting
2) It didn’t represent federalism
3) Tyranny of the majority
Original jurisdiction
When a court is hearing a case for the first time, rather than on appeal.
Which kinds of courts have original jurisdiction? -
District courts and some specialized courts such as military courts.
Appellate jurisdiction
When a court is to review and revise the decision of a lower court.
Which courts have appellate jurisdiction in the Federal system?
1) U.S. Court of Appeals
2) Supreme Cout
Cases involving ambassadors or public ministers
2) Cases involving disputes between states
3) Cases in which a state is a party
What does Article III, Section 1 say about how long federal judges may serve?
They can serve as long as they wish with the requirement that they serve “during good behavior:”
The types of judges presidents appoint to the Court
Presidents will typically appoint judges who share similar ideological views, yet not too extreme as they need to be approved by the Senate. They will most likely select someone with previous legal experiences and high intellect.
Which institution confirms federal judges?
The Senate approves the judges appointed by the President.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Cout -
Head of the Supreme Court and is responsible for presiding over Court proceedings, leading discussions on cases, and overseeing the administration of the Court.
