foundation of gov
These thinkers valued reason, science, religious tolerance, and what they called “natural rights” life, liberty, and property
English philosophers
The Constitution sets three qualifications for service in the ....... at least thirty years of age); U.S. citizenship (at least nine years); and residency in the state a ....... represents at time of election.
senator
the pronouncement adopted by the Second Continental Congress meeting at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 4, 1776.
declaration of independence
a political procedure where one or more members of parliament or congress debate over a proposed piece of legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent a decision being made on the proposal.
filibuster
of a federal system of government shared by both the federal government and each constituent political unit (such as a state or province). These powers may be exercised simultaneously within the same territory, in relation to the same body of citizens, and regarding the same subject-matter.
concurrent powers
in moral and political philosophy, religion, social contract theories and international law, is the hypothetical life of people before societies came into existence.
state of nature
Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution sets three qualifications for ...... Each must: (1) be at least twenty-five years old; (2) have been a citizen of the United States for the past seven years; and (3) be (at the time of the election) an inhabitant of the state they represent.
representative
also known as the elastic clause, is a clause in Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution
necessary and proper clause
votes on the proposal by secret ballot, and if two thirds of all representatives agree, the President is impeached. Once impeached, the President's powers are suspended, and the Constitutional Court decides whether or not the President should be removed from office.
impeachment process
Convention had to reach several compromises. The three major compromises were the Great Compromise, the Three-Fifths Compromise, and the Electoral College.
constitutional compromises
a person who advocates or supports a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority
fedralist
if two-thirds of the Representatives and Senators support the ..... the President's veto is overridden
bill
part of the U.S. Constitution. Found in Article IV, Section 1, the clause requires that all decisions, public records, and rulings from one state be honored in all the other U.S. states.
full faith and credit clause
comprises the policy-making relationship among the congressional committees, the bureaucracy, and interest groups, as described in 1981 by Gordon Adams.
iron tiangle
the privilege of sending mail without payment of postage. This privilege is exercised in pursuance of personal or official designations. The members of Congress have the right to send mail to their constituents at the government's expense.
franking privlage
movement that opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government and which later opposed the ratification of the 1787 Constitution.
antifedralist
is a legislative sub-organization in the United States Congress that handles a specific duty. Committee membership enables members to develop specialized knowledge of the matters under their jurisdiction.
commities
the United States, establishes that the Constitution, federal laws made pursuant to it, and treaties made under its authority, constitute the “supreme Law of the Land”, and thus take priority over any conflicting state laws. Wikipedia
supremacy clause
a permanent legislative committee that considers legislation within its designated subject area. ...... authority. the right and power to decide if a change in policy will be considered.
gate keeping
6 year terms belong to?
senate
They are sometimes called delegated powers or enumerated powers. Since the Framers envisioned the Congress as the most powerful branch, its powers are most clearly expressed in Article I, Section 8.
expressed powers
named in the Constitution. They are sometimes called delegated powers or enumerated powers. Since the Framers envisioned the Congress as the most powerful branch, its powers are most clearly expressed in Article I, Section 8.
expressed powers
the powers which are neither prohibited or explicitly given by law to any organ of government. Such powers, as well as general power of competence, are given because it is impractical to detail in legislation every act allowed to be carried out by the state.
reserved powers
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
veto
2 year terms belong to
representatives