Misc.
What is a direct democracy?
model in which citizens have the power to decide directly on policy and politicians are responsible for implementing those policy decisions.
What is the impeachment process?
100
How are judges appointed?
The president nominates a person and the senate majority must approve.
What is the Elastic Clause
this gives congress the power to exercise implied powers
ex. create a national bank
What does the 25th amendment do?
Define Gerrymandering
manipulation of boundaries of an electoral district with the intent to create an advantage for a certain party.
What article does the Court's Jurisdiction come from?
Article III creates "One Supreme Court" and inferior courts.
What is a grant?
non-repayable funds or products disbursed or given by one party (grant makers) to recipient.
congress and president use taxing and spending policies to keep economy booming while making voters happy.
who is currently president of the senate
Kamala Harris
What are the three levels of courts?
Districts, Appeals, and supreme court
Social media
newspapers
podcasts
television
President, advisors, and other agencies
Name both terms for the Senate and Congress
senate: 6-year term
Representative: 2-year term
Define Jurisdiction..
Jurisdiction: the authority of a court to hear (try and decide on) a case.
What are the 3 requirements listed for members of the Senate?
1. Atleast 30 years old
2. U.S. citizenship (atleast 9 years)
3. residency in the state
List at least five roles of the president.
Cheif legislator
cheif executive
chief of state
chief diplomat
chief of economy
commander in chief
leader of political party
What is Lobbying?
to seek influence over a government official over an issue.
How many associate Justices are there?
8 Associate Justices and 1 Chief Justice