Unit 4 Chapter 12 Flashcards

1
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Define The Term: Enumerated Powers

A

Powers of congress listed in the constitution, specifically Article 1 Section 8

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2
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Define The Term: Duty

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Tax on foreign goods

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3
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Define The Term: Excises

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Tax on goods or services

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4
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Define The Term: Interstate Commerce

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Commerce between the states

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5
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True or False: Congress is the only body that can regulate interstate commerce

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True

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6
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War Powers Act of 1973

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Congress’ Attempt to restrict Presidential war powers

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7
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Define The Term: Citizenship

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Having the benefits of rights, and responsibilities of duties in a given country

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8
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What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 do?

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Established a Chief Justice
5 Associate Justices
3 Circuit Courts
13 Federal courts

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9
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Define The Term: Implied Powers

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Powers that a government has by virtue of being a government

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10
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Define The Term: Subpoena

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A power of congress to compel testimony from a witness

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11
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Define The Term: Ratification

A

Senate approval, typically of treaties or documents

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12
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What body has sole power of ratification?

A

The Senate

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13
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What body has sole power of confirmation of Presidential Nominations?

A

The Senate

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14
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How many Presidents have been impeached by the House?

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3
Johnson
Clinton
Trump

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15
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Define The Term: Impeachment

A

Charge of Misconduct

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16
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Define The Term: Reserved Powers

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Formally charging a government official with misconduct

17
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What body has sole power of impeachment?

18
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What body has sole power of conviction/removal after articles of impeachment?

A

The Senate

19
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Define The Term: Entitlements

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Government programs that are required to be paid for by law/ Social Security, Medicare, etc.

20
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Define The Term: Pork-Barrel Spending

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Spending on specific projects designed to get congressmen/women reelected

21
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Why is it important that congressmen/women are protected against simple prosecution?

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So that they will be able to express unpopular views without fear of being jailed

22
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How can an constitutional amendment be proposed by congress?

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2/3 of both houses vote for it OR by calling for a convention of states when 2/3 of state legislatures ask for it

23
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What does it take to pass a constitutional amendment?

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2/3 vote by congress AND 3/4 of all state legislatures

24
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Define The Term: Separation of Powers

A

Splitting powers among branches of government

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Define The Term: Checks and Balances
Specific powers a branch of government has to restrain and control the other branches
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What is the biggest reason for congressional criticism
Money, specifically taxing and spending
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When was the last time the Supreme Court was updated?
1869
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Who selects the President in the event of a tie, or failure to gain a majority in the Electoral College?
The House
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Who selects the Vice President in the event of a tie, or failure to gain a majority in the Electoral College
The Senate
30
List 3 or more 'Implied Powers'
``` Establish Roads Hold witnesses/violators of procedure in contempt Issue Subpoena's Grant immunity against prosecution Acquire territory and govern it Minimum Wage ```
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What clause in the constitution grants Congress its implied powers?
Necessary and Proper Clause
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What are the 5 types of powers related to Congress?
``` Enumerated Implied Non-legislative Electoral Reserved ```
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What section of Article 1 grants Congress most of its enumerated powers?
Section 8
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Define The Term: Censure
Formal declaration of disapproval without the force and effect of law