Congress
This chamber of Congress is designed to represent all states equally.
What is the Senate?
The justification for a single executive was outlined in this Federalist Paper.
What is Federalist #70?
This power allows courts to declare laws or government actions unconstitutional.
What is judicial review?
This informal term describes excessive rules, procedures, and paperwork that must be "crossed" to meet bureaucratic requirements. It can slow down decision-making in government agencies.
What is red tape?
This article establishes the legislative branch of government and outlines the structure of Congress.
What is Article I?
This constitutional power allows Congress to override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers.
What is a 2/3s veto override?
In addition to signing and vetoing, this is the third option afforded to presidents upon the presentment of bills from Congress.
What is the pocket veto?
This Federalist paper set forth the rationale behind an independent judiciary.
What is Federalist #78?
Civil Service reform replaced the patronage system with this alternative way to staff government.
What is the merit system?
This article establishes the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court, but leaves Congress the power to create lower courts.
What is Article III?
his congressional leader is chosen by the majority party in the House and plays a key role in controlling the legislative agenda.
Who is the Speaker of the House?
In 1942, Franklin Roosevelt used this implied power to establish relocation centers and detail American citizens.
What is an executive order?
Latin for "let the decision stand" this concept guides the judiciary to rely heavily on precedents.
What is stare decisis?
This term reflects this relationship between regulators, legislators, and lobbyists.
What is an iron triangle?
This article is the longest and most detailed, reflecting the framers’ concern with limiting power through structure and enumeration.
What is Article I?
This type of congressional committee resolves differences between House and Senate versions of the same bill.
What is a conference committee?
In 1913, Woodrow Wilson began the modern tradition by which presidents use this annual message as a tool for agenda-setting.
What is the State of the Union address?
Much like a president, a judge can be removed through this constitutional process.
What is impeachment?
This process involves agencies creating detailed rules and regulations to implement laws passed by Congress.
What is rulemaking?
This article outlines the process for formally changing the Constitution.
What is Article V?
This informal group of members of Congress, organized around shared interests or characteristics, works to influence legislation.
What is a caucus?
A president negotiating directly with foreign leaders without Senate approval is most likely using this type of agreement instead of a treaty.
What is an executive agreement?
This term refers to courts’ authority to hear a case for the first time.
What is original jurisdiction?
This type of bureaucratic agency is designed to provide services directly to the public, such as mail delivery.
What are government corporations?
This article includes the Full Faith and Credit Clause and the Privileges and Immunities Clause, reflecting the framers’ priority of defining relationships among states after establishing the three branches.
What is Article IV?