Federalism Reloaded
This clause in the Constitution expands the power of the federal government.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
This amendment gave women the right to vote.
What is the 19th Amendment?
This position is the name for the presiding officer in the House of Representatives and is third in line for the presidency.
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Directives issued by the president that have the force of law.
What are executive orders?
The power to declare laws unconstitutional.
What is judicial review?
This court case reinforced federal supremacy.
What is McCulloh v. Maryland?
This Act allows voter registration when applying for a driver's license.
What is the Motor Voter Act?
Prolonged speech to delay legislative action in the Senate.
What is a filibuster?
Limits the president's ability to deploy troops without Congress.
What is the War Powers Resolution?
These types of lawsuits are disputes between individuals.
What is civil law?
A system where state and federal governments operate separately.
What is dual federalism?
This type of meeting is used instead of primaries in some states.
What is a caucus?
A committee that reconciles House and Senate bill versions.
What is a conference committee?
This is a role the president plays when influencing the legislative agenda.
A system where state and federal governments share responsibilities.
What is cooperative federalism?
System for electing the president through state electors.
What is the Electoral College?
Determines the rules for debate on bills in the House.
What is the Rules Committee?
Using the presidency to speak out and be heard on issues.
What is the bully pulpit?
These justices are nominated by the president then conifrmed by the Senate.
Who are federal judges?
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Manipulating district boundries to favor one party.
What is gerrymandering?
Funding for local projects to bring money into a district.
What is pork-barrel legislation?
A president's interpretation of the law when signing it.
What is a signing statement?
A friend of the court brief submitted by an outside party.
What is an amicus curiae?