Legislative Branch
What are the two Houses of the Legislative Branch
What is their responsibility?
-Listen to the needs of the people
- Provide security and aid
-Keep in mind best interests of the people
What are their powers?
Who were some infamous Federalists
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay
What is Bureaucracy?
Powerful institution tasked with implementing federal policies
What are the qualifications to become a representative?
-25 years old
- citizen for 7 years
- Live in the state your running for
Who appoints the head of federal agencies?
The president
Who do they appoint?
What is federalism?
The division of power between the state and federal government with a stronger national government
What are the four types of bureaucratic agencies?
cabinet departments, independent executive agencies, regulatory agencies, and government corporations
What was the Reapportionment Act of 1929
Set number of 435 members. Census is taken every ten years to monitor population
To pass a bill or law, what must happen?
The bill has to be ratified and accepted by the executive branch as they have a right to veto
Who advocated for the judiciary branch
Alexander Hamilton advocated for a small and powerful Judiciary branch in opposition to the Antifederalists
What was the purpose of Federalist Essay of 87?
Explain the document and ease the fears people has of the new government
Responsibility of Government Coorporations?
- provide service that could be delivered by the private sector and typically charges for services
- Similar to business corporations
-Headed by Board of Governors appointed by the President and confirmed by Senate
Who do representatives represent?
-Not the entire state
-Only specific district
-Policy specialists
What does Article ll of the US Constitution state?
-Power in President
- 4 year term
- Vice president elected for the same term
What is Judicial Review
The Judiciary branch can invalidate laws, acts and bills that they deem incompatible. Only way to overturn is to change the Constitution
Advantages of Federalism
National Politicians do not have to worry with every single state issue or problem
What are the Bureaucratic Self Checks?
- audits/inspections
- checking permit and certification
- Report on local government and business compliance
What did the Baker V. Carr court case result in?
Supreme Court decided that courts may decide to redisstrict cases where lines are drawn illegally.
What are the jobs enlisted in the executive branch?
- head of state
-Foreign alliance
- Countering international crime
How many Justices make up the Supreme Court?
9
What are the three powers of the national government Federlaists advocated for?
Expressed powers, Implied powers, and Inherent Powers
What is the Power of Purse?
-Appropriations- earmarks for particular agencies and activities
- Authorizing Bills- yearly cap and permission for spending