Office
Who has the authorization to declare war?
Congress
Deficit — choose the correct definition in a public budget context.
Spending exceeds revenue
The Federal Government decides each year on how much money to spend and on what. What is this called, and who makes the final decision on what the federal government should spend money on?
The federal budget; Congress makes the final spending decisions through appropriations
How did the 17th Amendment change to match the goals of the Framers of the U.S.?
It established direct election of Senators by the people instead of selection by state legislatures
Who can write a bill?
Anyone may draft ideas, but only a member of Congress can introduce a bill into Congress
How would committees be impacted if one party took over the Senate after an election, and how would this impact policy-making?
The new majority party would gain committee chairmanships and majorities, shifting agendas toward its policies
Constitutional Principles — Popular sovereignty
Government derives its authority from the people, who are the source of political power
What is the top source of revenue for the Federal Government?
Individual income taxes
How many electoral votes to win?
270
Filibuster — select the best definition.
An extended debate tactic in the Senate used to delay or block a vote
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause—does it provide Congress enough power, too much, or just the right amount of power?
It provides enough power for Congress to execute enumerated powers while remaining checked by other branches and federalism
Trustee — select the best description of a representative’s role.
Uses own judgment to make decisions for the public good even if constituents disagree
Types of Spending — Flexible: select the best definition.
Spending that can be adjusted based on priorities and conditions
What can the president due with a bill?
Sign, veto, or pocket veto.
Districts — Gerrymandering: select the best definition.
Drawing district lines to favor or disadvantage a party or group
What are the requirements to be in the Senate and House of Representatives, and how long are each of their terms?
Senate: age 30, U.S. citizen for 9 years, resident of the state, 6-year term; House: age 25, U.S. citizen for 7 years, resident of the state, 2-year term
Districts — Redistricting: select the best definition.
Redrawing electoral district boundaries within a state, often after reapportionment
Types of Spending — Mandatory: select the best definition.
Expenditures required by law for entitlement programs and formulas (e.g., Social Security, Medicare)
How is electoral votes distributed?
By senators and house reps
Who created the separation of powers ideas?
montesquieu
How would committees be impacted if one party took over the Senate after an election, and how would this impact policy-making?
The new majority party would gain committee chairmanships and majorities, shifting agendas toward its policies
Packing vs Cracking
P; small districts and affects the person not doing it
C; separated districts to limit party support
Types of Spending — Discretionary: select the best definition.
Spending that Congress adjusts annually through appropriations
How much do you need to override a veto a bill and pass it to the president?
Who are the two people that created the ideas of human rights(Bill of Rights)?
Locke and Hobbes