Unit 4 Chapter 12 Flashcards
Define The Term: Enumerated Powers
Powers of congress listed in the constitution, specifically Article 1 Section 8
Define The Term: Duty
Tax on foreign goods
Define The Term: Excises
Tax on goods or services
Define The Term: Interstate Commerce
Commerce between the states
True or False: Congress is the only body that can regulate interstate commerce
True
War Powers Act of 1973
Congress’ Attempt to restrict Presidential war powers
Define The Term: Citizenship
Having the benefits of rights, and responsibilities of duties in a given country
What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 do?
Established a Chief Justice
5 Associate Justices
3 Circuit Courts
13 Federal courts
Define The Term: Implied Powers
Powers that a government has by virtue of being a government
Define The Term: Subpoena
A power of congress to compel testimony from a witness
Define The Term: Ratification
Senate approval, typically of treaties or documents
What body has sole power of ratification?
The Senate
What body has sole power of confirmation of Presidential Nominations?
The Senate
How many Presidents have been impeached by the House?
3
Johnson
Clinton
Trump
Define The Term: Impeachment
Charge of Misconduct
Define The Term: Reserved Powers
Formally charging a government official with misconduct
What body has sole power of impeachment?
The House
What body has sole power of conviction/removal after articles of impeachment?
The Senate
Define The Term: Entitlements
Government programs that are required to be paid for by law/ Social Security, Medicare, etc.
Define The Term: Pork-Barrel Spending
Spending on specific projects designed to get congressmen/women reelected
Why is it important that congressmen/women are protected against simple prosecution?
So that they will be able to express unpopular views without fear of being jailed
How can an constitutional amendment be proposed by congress?
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
What does it take to pass a constitutional amendment?
2/3 vote by congress AND 3/4 of all state legislatures
Define The Term: Separation of Powers
Splitting powers among branches of government