This is the TOTAL # of members of the House & Senate
What is 535 (435 House, 100 Senate)
100
What is nonstop Senate debate that prevents a bill from coming to a vote
What is a FILIBUSTER?
100
The provision of the First Amendment that prohibits Congress from establishing an official state religion.
What is the ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE?
100
How a case can be granted CERT...
What is the RULE OF 4?
100
A presidential rule or regulation that has the force of law
What is an EXECUTIVE ORDER?
200
This event following the American Revolution led to a call for a stronger national government.
What was Shay's Rebellion?
200
House action that formally charges an official with wrongdoing. Conviction requires 2/3 vote from the Senate
What is IMPEACHMENT?
200
This CLAUSE allows Congress to make all laws necessary and proper...
What is the Elastic Clause?
200
Established by Marbury v. Madison... kind of big deal...
What is Judicial Review?
200
An interest group that raises funds and donates to election campaigns
What is Political Action Committee (PAC)?
300
When the legislature is controlled by one party and the executive is controlled by the other it is referred to as this type of government...
What is a divided government?
300
Elections such as those for Congress are won by the person with the most votes, regardless if he/she has a majority
What is a PLURALITY ELECTION?
300
These are the specific powers that are given to the national government (such as the power to tax and coin money)
What is the expressed/enumerated powers
300
A philosophy that the courts should defer to elected lawmakers in setting policy, and should instead focus on interpreting law rather than making law
What is Judicial Restraint?
300
A tradition in which the President consults with the Senators within a state in which an appointment is to be made
What is Senatorial Courtesy?
400
This is the total number of electoral votes needed to win the Presidential election...
What is 270?
400
This House committee that handles tax bills...
What is the WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE?
400
A legislative action finding a person guilty of treason or felony without a trial (the Constitution prohibits these)
What is a bill of attainder?
400
When a court stops expression before it is made, e.g., prohibiting a demonstration by a radical group because the assembly is likely to become violent. Presumed to be unconstitutional.
What is PRIOR RESTRAINT?
400
This is a refusal of a President to spend money that has been appropriated by Congress
What is IMPOUNDMENT?
500
A group of 85 essays written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay for the purpose of persuading the people of NY to adopt the Constitution.
What were the Federalist Papers?
500
An informal association of federal agency, congressional committee, and interest group that is said to have heavy influence over policy making
What is an IRON TRIANGLE?
500
This gives Congress the power to regulate business among the states, with foreign nations, and among Indian tribes
What is the Commerce Clause?
500
A brief filed by an interest group to influence a Supreme Court decision?
What is a Amicus curiae brief?
500
A 1973 law that states when the president can send out troops without congresses approval