Judiciary
What article is the vesting clause for the Judicial branch?
What is Article III?
Which party is more representative of gender in the 119th congress, Democrats or Republicans?
Democrats are generally more diverse
Why is it harder for Senators to be reelected compared to House members?
Senators compete against stronger candidates compared to House
Define Common Law and its weaknesses
Law built on judicial precedent, case law, and the doctrine of stare decisis (the rule that courts must follow earlier decisions)
Name all for Bealtes (bonus points for the secret fifth)
John, Paul, George, and Ringo
This case installed the power of Judicial Review
What is Marbury v. Madison?
What article is the vesting clause for the executive branch?
What is Article II, section I?
What article is the vesting clause for the legislative branch?
What is Article I?
What are the two main parties and their differing beliefs?
Define precedent
An earlier event, action, or judicial decision that serves as an example, standard, or guide for deciding subsequent similar circumstances.
How many associate judges are there on the supreme court?
What is 8?
What was the role of the president in the 19th century?
What is hiring people for different government positions?
Define gerrymandering and why it is important?
The process in which district lines are redrawn to benefit specific political parties, protect incumbents, or to change minority proportions for representation
How are congressional candidates voted into offiice?
Senate: elected by the people every 6 years
House of Reps: elected by their districts in the states every 2 years
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune
What qualities make a case eligible to be heard by the supreme court?
Must be ripe (not hypothetical),
How many electors are there in the electoral college and what do they do?
538 electors; they vote in the name of the people for the president.
What are some privileges given to congress members?
Immunity from arrest, Franking, Total freedom of speech
Define pork barrel legislation
Spending meant to benefit a constituents of a politician in return for their political support.
Define the 25th amendment
Provides instructions for presidential succession, filling a vice-presidency vacancy, and voluntary and involuntary transfer of power
Name each step of the appointment process. (Bonus if you can explain in detail each one)
1. Spot opens up, 2. president nominates candidates, 3. president and staff evaluate candidates, 4. nominee's name is sent to the senate judicial committee, 5. public hearing is held, 6. judiciary committee votes to send to the full senate, 7, if reccommended, senate debates, 8. senate votes to appoint the candidate
How does divided government impact the normal state of affairs in Washington
zero-sum game results
What are some purposes for gerrymandering?
Partisan advantage (easier for one party to win), vote diluting, locking in control
What are some goals that congress tries to meet?
Get re-elected, create "good" policy, and gain power in chamber
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
about 700 lbs. a day