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U.S. Gov Unit 3 PT Flashcards

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1
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This traditional power allows the President to withhold certain information.

A

executive privilege

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This principle requires approval by a certain number of Supreme Court justices in order for a case to be considered.

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Rule of Four

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3
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This winner-take-all-method of voting is decided by the House of Representatives in case of a tie.

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Electoral College

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4
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A lower court is ordered to implement a higher court’s decision.

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remand

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5
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This method of selecting candidates fosters party loyalty and prevents members of other parties from influencing the nominations process.

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closed primary

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6
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The chief justice whittles down the number of potential court cases.

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discuss list

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7
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This method of nominating candidates allows more people to participate regardless of party affiliation.

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open primary

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8
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A “friend of the court” submits a testimonial brief on behalf of a party in a Supreme Court case.

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amicus curiae

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This principle ensures that current case decisions are made in line with past court precedents.

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stare decisis

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10
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The __________ opinion explains why the Supreme court reached its decision.

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majority

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__________ provides a way for the Senate to work around a filibuster.

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cloture

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12
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An unrelated amendment attached to a bill is a __________.

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rider

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13
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A __________ is the postponement of carrying out a sentence.

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reprieve

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14
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A justice explains another reason for supporting a Supreme Court decision when writing a __________ opinion.

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concurring

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A __________ opinion explains why a justice disagrees with a Supreme Court decision.

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dissenting

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16
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The court first allowed to hear a case has __________ jurisdiction.

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original

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17
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The first stop for a new bill in either legislative house is a __________ committee.

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standing

18
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A __________ veto occurs when the president fails to sign a bill within ten days while Congress is in recess.

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pocket

19
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established that Congress may create legislative/special courts with jurisdiction over areas under Congress’ expressed powers

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American Insurance Co. v. Canter

20
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established that notes issued by congressional authority were legal tender for payment of dept

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Juilliard v. Greenman

21
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ensured voters were fairly represented by changing reapportionment laws

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Baker v. Carr

22
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struck down the Judiciary Act of 1789 and established the right of judicial review

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Marbury v. Madision

23
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To whom does the Constitution give the power to declare war?

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Congress

24
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Why did the Farmers institute the Electoral College?

A

To avoid disorder and regional favoritism by allowing impartial, knowledgeable men to select a President.

25
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Who is in the line of succession if something happens to both the President and the vice president?

A

Speaker of the House

26
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Which position was NOT part of the first Cabinet in 1789?

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secretary of homeland security

27
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As __________, the President is the civilian leader of the U.S. military.

A

Commander in Chief

28
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A __________ is an attempt to talk a bill to death in the Senate.

A

filibuster

29
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The __________ is a powerful politician who represents the majority party in the House, makes appointments, and refers legislation to committees

A

Speaker of the House

30
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__________ is the traditional consultation the President grants to Congress before making appointment.

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Advice and consent

31
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A __________ is a legally binding order from the President to an agency under the authority of the executive branch.

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executive order

32
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United States Postal Service

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government corporation

33
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had 435 members and the power to create taxes to raise revenue

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House of Representatives

34
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each state is represented by two members who serve staggered terms

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Senate

35
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includes the Cabinet, regulatory agencies, independent agencies, and government corporations

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federal bureaucracy

36
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

A

independent federal agency

37
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has the power to approve treaties

A

Senate

38
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Federal Communications Commissions

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regulatory commissions

39
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has age requirement of 25 and two-year terms

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House of Representatives

40
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Department of Education

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Cabinet-level executive department

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