Congress
How many members are in the House of Representatives and the Senate?
House of Representatives:435
Senate:100
What are the two models of the presidency?
Weak executive model & Strong executive model
What is the role of bureaucracy?
To control activities in large organizations and government
How many Supreme Justices does the U.S. have?
9
How is the president elected?
through the Electoral College
What is the type of representation where representatives vote based on what they think is best for their constituency?
Trustee Representation
What amendment states the president line of succession?
25th amendment
What is a spoil system?
Kleptocracy and favoritism
Define natural law
A universal law, and no one should be excluded.
The first constitution of the United States
The Articles of Confederation
Define apportionment and Redistricting.
Some states lose seats and others gain seats.
What is the wheel model?
The president is in the middle while various advisors report directly to him.
What are the powers of bureaucracy?
Implementation & Iron triangle
How are judges selected
Appointed by the president
Why is popular sovereignty important?
Hold government officials accountable
What is the highest leadership role in the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the house
What does the president do to get Congress to win support for their policy?
Form alliances
Define Meritocracy.
A system that rewards individuals based on their ability, talent, and effort.
It's called the rule of 4 out of 9
Name where the Articles of the three branches belong: President, Supreme Court, Congress
Article l: Congress
Article ll: President
Article lll: Supreme Court
Name the temporary committee
legislative committees set up to
highlight or investigate.
Select committes
What are the two unilateral powers the president haves?
Executive order & Signing statement
Name 4 ways Bureaucracy can be reduced.
Privatization, devolution, deregulation, and termination.
He/She is the top government lawyer in all cases before the Supreme Court when the government is a party.
Solicitor general
Name the Bills of Rights
1.) Freedom of Speech
2.) Right to a firearm
3.) Soldiers can't barge into or take property without consent
4.) Unreasonable search and seizure
5.) Due process
6.) The right to a speedy trial
7.) The right to a trial by jury
8.) No cruel or unusual punishment
9.) protect individual liberties
10.) Reserve power