Philosophers
What is the definition of State Of Nature?
It basically is a more natural government ruled by yourself.
How is the # of Reps determined?
It is determined through population in each state.
What is the Elastic Clause also known for?
The Elastic Clause
What is the 1st step in creating a law?
Introduction of the bill
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi
What philosopher believed that human nature allowed people to be selfish?
John Locke
How many Representative and Senate members are there?
100 Senate 435 Rep
What does the Elastic Clause do?
Gives Congress the power to make laws
What does the committee do to the bill?
They look over it, and they can kill it if they want to.
Who is the President of the Senate?
Mike Pence
What Philosopher believed that the only true and correct form of government was the absolute monarchy
Thomas Hobbes
What is the Reapportionment Act of 1929?
It is a Census taken every 10 years that shows the new population levels of all the states that determine the amount of reps.
Name 3 powers denied from congress.
No direct tax- the 16th amendment allows income tax
No tax on sports
All states must be treated the same
Cingress must approve all expenditures of the president through laws
No titles of nobility
What are the next 3 steps in making a bill into law?
The bill goes to the floor, then it's debated on by the house, then it's sent to the senate.
How many main positions are in the House and Senate?
5 for each
What Philosopher believed that the only true and correct form of government was the absolute monarchy?
Montesquie
What are the qualifications to be a rep?
25 years old
Citizen for the last 7 years
Lives in the state your running for
Name at least 3 powers congress has.
Raise and collect taxes
Borrow money
Set laws for naturalization and bankruptcy
Declare war
How many people must agree to end the debate(cloture)?
at least %60
Name at least 3 leaders in the senate?
Mike Pence Pres
Chuck Grassley Pre pro Temp
Mitch McConnell Maj Leader
Charles Schumer Min Leader
Richard Durbin Min WHip
Who's Political Philosophy, particularly his formulation of social contract theory (or Contrarianism), strongly influenced the French Revolution and the development of Liberal, Conservative and Socialist theory?
Jean Jacquez
What are the qualifications to be n the senate?
30 years old
Citizen for 9 years
Lives in the state your running for
Name 3 powers denied from the states.
Cannot coin money
Cannot have a state militia, troops, or navy
No initiation of post facto law
Cannot suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus
How long was the longest Filibuster?
24 hours and 18 minutes
Name at least 3 leaders in the house?
Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer
Majority Whip James Clyburn
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy
Minority Whip Steve Scalise