Unit4 (terms)

Question 0

What is the idea that a legislative representative should be exactly mirror his or her constituents’ views in deciding on public policy?

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Delegate theory of representation

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Those rights and responsibilities of the U.S. government specifically provided for and listed in the constitution

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Enumerated powers

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The power of Congress to enforce laws.

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Enforcement powers

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A form of government in which power is divided and shared between a central government and state and local governments

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Federalism

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The drawing of the boundaries of an electoral district to favor a political party

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Gerrymandering

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Those powers authorized by the legal document that are not expressly stated but can be inferred from expressly stated powers.

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Implied powers

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Those powers ingrained so deeply in an institution that the need not be stated.

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Inherent powers

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The idea that a legislative representative should use his or her best judgment in making decisions on public policy, regardless of constitution opinion.

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Trustee theory of representation

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A proposed law placed before a legislature for approval

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Bill

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A rule of the U.S. Senate stipulating that debates on a legislative proposal be cut off and the proposal voted upon by the full Senate if sixty members agree

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Cloture

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he practice of refusing to surrender the floor during a debate to prevent the U.S. Senate from voting on a proposal

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Filibuster

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The act of charging a public official with a crime while in office and bringing him or her to trial. Convicted officials are removed from office.

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Impeachment

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The practice of attempting to affect legislation by influencing legislators

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Lobbying

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A presidential practice that allows a bill to die if not signed within ten days and congress is adjourned.

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Pocket veto

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The power of congress to undertake formal inquiries into matters of public business and public policy.

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Power to investigate

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A formal statement of a decision or expression of opinion put before or adopted by an assembly such as the U.S. Congress

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Resolution

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The higher status that people can assume within an organization due to their length of service in the organization.

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Seniority

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The highest ranked person in the military

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Commander in chief

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A directive issued by the president, including Presidential Directives, National Security Directives, Homeland Security Presidential Directives.

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Executive order

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The authority to carry out and enforce the law

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Executive power

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Governmental department and agencies and their staffs, principally civil service members and political appointees

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Bureaucracy

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Various federal executive departments, such as the DOT, or the DOS, are part of Cabinet and are administered by senior federal executive.

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Cabinet

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Employment in federal, state or provincial, and local governmental agencies.

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Civil Service

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Administrative organizations located outside the structure of executive departments.

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Independent agencies

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The support given by an influential person

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Patronage

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Belong to an agency, board, or other government entity in which there are hearings, orders, judgments, or other actives similar to those of courts.

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Quasi-judicial powers

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Belong to entities that have a partly legislative character because they possess the right to make rules and regulations having the force of law.

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Quasi-legislative powers

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A formal opinion on a point of law given by a judge or court when requested by a legislature or government official.

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Advisory opinion

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The bringing of a court case from a lower to a higher court in an attempt to have the lower courts decision reversed.

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Appeal

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The legal authority of a court to hear appeals from a lower court

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Appellate jurisdiction

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The power or authority to hear cases and make decisions

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Jurisdiction

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A legal decision of great historical significance

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Landmark decision

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A person who is a party to a lawsuit

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Litigant

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Interpretive methods employment by U.S. Supreme Court justices considering constitutional issues

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Methods of constitutional interpretation

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If a court has jurisdiction to initially hear a dispute and resolve it, as opposed to reviewing an already litigated case.

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Original jurisdiction

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A type of written order issued by a court seeking judicial review of a legal decision.

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Writ of certiorari

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A proposed law placed on the ballots of some states for decision by voters.

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Initiative

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Governments of a specific local area, such as state subdivision authorized by states or governments of cities, counties, and towns.

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Local governments

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The inherent authority of a government to impose restrictions on private rights for the sake of public welfare, order, and security within the boundaries of constitutional law.

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Police powers

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A process of using special or general elections for removing elected officials from office.

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Recall

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The placing of a measure approved by a legislature on a ballot for popular approval

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Referendum

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Powers referred to in the ninth and tenth amendments that are reserved to the state or the people.

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Reserved powers