Foundations of Gov.
This clause gives Congress the power to make all laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its duties. The federal government has the ability to exercise powers not directly listed in the Constitution as well.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
It is the most powerful leader, leader of its majority party, and is second in the presidential line of succession. Majority party chooses them at start of each session. Their responsibilities include: First to speak on legislation, Names committee chairs, and Refers bills to proper House committee
Who is the Speaker of the House?
A state that could reasonably be won by either the Democratic or Republican candidate in a statewide election, most often referring to presidential elections, by a swing in votes.
What is a swing state?
It was a conflict between Great Britain and France for control of North America, which resulted in a British victory, the expulsion of France from the continent, and significant territorial gains for Britain. The British had large war debt and wanted colonies to pay.
What was the French and Indian War?
There are 100 of them, they serve 6 year terms and they have no term limits. They have to be 30 years old, a citizen of U.S. for at least 9 years and must reside in the state they represent. It has no speaker, they can't vote/debate, and their main job is to break a tie.
What is the Senate?
A rule issued by the President that has the force of a law. Presidents work their “will” through the executive branch.
What is an executive order?
This was also known as the Connecticut Compromise and it resolved the dispute between large and small states over legislative representation. As a result, Congress divided into two houses (bicameral) which created the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate would have equal representation and the House would be based on population.
What was the Great Compromise?
It's a 5 step process. A bill is introduced, it goes to a standing/sub committee, debate begins on the bill on the floor, if needed it'll go to the conference committee, and finally it gets the president's signature.
What are the steps for how a bill becomes a law?
It's the power of the U.S. Congress to review, monitor, and supervise the executive branch, including federal agencies, programs, and the implementation of policies. It is a key part of the American system of checks and balances, ensuring the executive branch is held accountable and that laws are carried out as Congress intended.
What is congressional oversight?
This is one of the three main systems of government. This government allows for national and state governments to share power. It shares power while still having more centralized power than confederate system.
What is the federal system?
It's the most powerful House committees. After a committee has considered & approved a bill, it goes here. It can move bills ahead quickly, hold them back, or stop them completely.
What is the Rules Committee in the House?
1. Exploratory Committee 2. Primaries/Caucuses 3.National Convention 4. Debates 5. Election Day- Popular Vote 6. Electoral College Vote 7. Inauguration
What is the timeline for electing a president?
No one knows how/why people created governments. This theory says that certain people are chosen by a god or gods to rule. European monarchs in the 1600s and 1700s proclaimed that their right to rule came from God alone. The state existed to serve the demands of God.
What is Divine Right Theory?
It is a member who is already in office and they win 90% of elections. Some reasons as to why they get reelected are: 1) Name recognition, 2) Easier to raise campaign funds, 3) Districts are gerrymandered in the incumbent’s favor, 4) Use position to help solve voters’ problems, and 5) Majority of voters believe they best represent their views.
What's an incumbent and why do they get reelected?
A federal law passed in 1973 to limit the U.S. president's ability to initiate or escalate military actions abroad without congressional consent. It was enacted by overriding President Richard Nixon's veto in response to concerns about executive overreach during the Vietnam War.
What is the War Powers Resolution?