Foundations of Gov.
When was the Declaration of independence signed?
What is a Filibuster?
a political procedure where one or more members of congress debate over a piece of legislation to delay or entirely prevent a decision being made
What's the Vice President's role?
The vice president is also an officer in the legislative branch, as president of the Senate, but may not vote except to cast a tie-breaking vote. The vice president also presides over joint sessions of Congress.
decides to hear a case based on at least four of the nine Justices of the Supreme Court agreeing to grant the Petition for Certiorari
What are the Reserved powers?
that any power not specifically delegated to the national government reverts to the states
What are the Necessary and Proper clause?
empowers the Congress to make laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its powers
What's the Iron Triangle?
the policy-making relationship among the congressional committees, the bureaucracy, and interest groups
Whats the presidential removal process?
started by a two-thirds majority vote of the Parliament to impeach the President, where the Constitutional Court decides whether the President is guilty of the crime. If he is found guilty, he is removed
Whats the Writ of Certiorari?
A document which a losing party files with the Supreme Court asking the Supreme Court to review the decision of a lower court.
Who is the Current President?
Donald Trump
What are the Full Faith and Credit Clause?
requires that all decisions, public records, and rulings from one state be honored in all the other U.S. states
What does Gatekeeping mean?
the right and power to decide if a change in policy will be considered
Whats a pro in the Electoral College?
The Electoral College ensures that all parts of the country are involved in selecting the President of the United States
What does Judicial Review mean?
can declare that laws and actions of local, state, or national government are invalid if they conflict with the Constitution.
How many Supreme Court members are there?
Whats the Supremacy clause?
that all laws made furthering the Constitution and all treaties made under the authority of the United States are the “supreme law of the land.”
How long are congressional terms?
A term of Congress is two years long
Whats a con to the Electoral college?
The Electoral College ignores the will of the people
Whats the Establishment Clause?
the clause in the First Amendment of the US Constitution that prohibits the establishment of religion by Congress.
Name all 9 Supreme Court members
What are the Concurrent Powers?
It is the power shared by the federal and state governments.
Whats the role in Presidential approval and removal?
The President shall have Power, with the Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, and etc.
What are the qualifications to be in the executive branch?
must be a natural-born citizen of the United States, at least 35 years old, and a resident of the country for at least 14 years.
Was Gore V Bush's outcome a show on a activist judge or a restraint judge?
Restraint
What class does Mr. Scholtz teach?
AP Gov