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
Define The Term: Checks and Balances
Specific powers a branch of government has to restrain and control the other branches
What is the biggest reason for congressional criticism
Money, specifically taxing and spending
When was the last time the Supreme Court was updated?
1869
Who selects the President in the event of a tie, or failure to gain a majority in the Electoral College?
The House
Who selects the Vice President in the event of a tie, or failure to gain a majority in the Electoral College
The Senate
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
What clause in the constitution grants Congress its implied powers?
Necessary and Proper Clause
What are the 5 types of powers related to Congress?
Enumerated Implied Non-legislative Electoral Reserved
What section of Article 1 grants Congress most of its enumerated powers?
Section 8
Define The Term: Censure
Formal declaration of disapproval without the force and effect of law
