what is federalism?
a constitutional agreement where power is distributed between national and state governments
Article 1, Section 1, Clause 1 says...
gov. may created a Congress of 2 Houses
435
What is judicial review?
the ability for Supreme court to rule acts of Congress unconstitutional
why do we have federalism
checks growth of tyrnanny
bicameral means...
2 Houses of a House of Reps and Senate
California
How many Senators does each state have?
2
What does purse mean
The governments money
federalism allows...
unity without formity
The Reapportionment act of 1929 is...
kept house at set number for 435 reps
How long are their terms?
2 years
How old do you have to be to be a Senator?
30
What does sword mean
military
expressed powers, implied powers, inherit powers
what is gerrymandering?
rigging an elections
How old do you have to be to be in the House?
25
How long do you have to be a citizen for?
the last 9 years
stare decisis means...
stand by the decisions
federal mandates are...
a requirement imposed by the federal gov as a condition to receive federal funds
voters are allowed to elect senators
Do you have to live in the state you are running for?
yes
How long are their terms?
6 years
a litmus test is...
a test for candidates that is used to understand their beliefs about certain topics, it can solidify or end their opportunities