Judicial Branch
What is Judicial Review
The ability of the judicial branch to decide the constitutionality of the actions taken by other branches
Bicameral
Head of Party
Chief of State
Commander in Chief
Chief Diplomat
What branch is focused on in Fed 70
Executive
Practice of redrawing voting districts to favor one party over another
(NC is notorious for this)
Gerrymandering
Define "strict constructionist"
A judge who interprets the constitution in its original context with little to no additional interpretation
Define the Power of the Purse
Ability of Congress to allocate money to departments and projects
Who is in the President's Cabinet?
Appointed heads of departments (15 in total)
IN WHICH FED PAPER did Hamilton argue that the Judicial Branch was the least dangerous and least powerful branch of government but emphasize the importance of judicial review?
Fed 78
This SC case ruling held that voting districts cannot be drawn to racially segregate voters and this practice of racial gerrymandering violates the 14th amendment. (hint- this case originated in North Carolina)
Shaw v Reno
In what way does the judicial branch perform a "check" on the other two branches?
Judicial Review
How does the Senate wield the Advice and Consent power (1 example)
Approving or rejecting appointments, declaring war or foreign treaties, impeaching a president
Define the power of the Bully Pulpit
The ability of the President to influence society using their platform
Define an "energetic" executive as Hamilton advocates for in Fed 70 and explain why he says it is important.
A singular flexible and powerful head executive who can act quicker and more responsive than the other branches. They can act in and out of the bureaucracy. This will keep down infighting, factions and anarchy.
This SC case re affirmed the "one person one vote" doctrine that all votes should be counted equally and not favored over others. This ruling relied on the 14th amendment.
(hint- this is about gerrymandering)
Baker v Carr
President chooses someone
Senate investigates their qualifications
Senate hearing with the appointee
Senate confirms or denies
_______ spending is required in the federal budget, while ____________ spending is flexible.
Mandatory, Discretionary
Give one specific example of an "Energetic Executive"
Easiest answers would be executive orders, signing statements, bully pulpit or pardons
Where in the Constitution will you find the powers of the President outlined?
Article II
Marbury v Madison establishes what important concept?
Judicial Review or Original Jurisdiction (JR is more important)
Define Judicial Activism
When the SC acts to MAKE a law
This type of committee combines members from both the House and the Senate to do management or research
Joint Committee
Give two ways that the President "checks" the power of the legislative branch.
Veto or pocket veto, executive orders, bully pulpit
How does Hamilton argue in FAVOR of lifetime judicial appointments for federal judges? (2 points)
Consistency in rulings, keeps judges from making decisions just to get votes to keep their seat (impartiality)
Identify and describe the two ways that gerrymandering takes place.
Cracking- breaking up voter blocks to dissolve their power
Packing- stuffing a voting block together to consolidate its power