foundations of gov
what are concurrent powers
powers shared between the state and federal government
how long do representatives serve
two-year terms
Chief roles
responsible for assigning judges to committees and delivering opinions
what is precedent( stare decisis)
stands by the decision
Who are some of the famous English philosophers
John Locke, Charles Montesquieu, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Necessary and proper clause says congress has power to what
has power to make all laws necessary for carrying into execution
how long to senates serve
serve six-year terms
name a flaw of the electoral college
winner of a popular vote does not win election
who were the people involved with the Marbury V. Madison case
James Madison
William Marbury
do popular votes matter in an election?
no.
Where does the necessary and proper clause lay in the constitution
article 1 section 8
what is a filibuster
a way for one person to delay or entirely prevent debate or votes on a specific proposal.
executive branch is headed by what
a president
where in the constitution does it talk about the Judicial branch
Article 3
Pro of electoral college
organized way to elect our presidents
what is an example of an expressed power
The power to tax
define gatekeeping
The right and power to decide if a change in policy will be considered
qualifications of president
natural-born citizen of the United States, at least 35 years old, and a resident of the country for at least 14 years.
establishment clause
First amendment in the constitution there is constitutional rights of freedom of religion
developed theories of government in which some or even all the people would govern
why is the franking privilege important
allows Members of Congress to transmit mail matter under their signature without postage
Vice president duties
To cast a tie-breaking vote when the senate is in deadlock, To preside over and certify the official vote count of the U.S. Electoral College, To preside over most of the impeachment trials of federal officer
what did Hamilton call this branch and why
The least dangerous because it has no power over the army or money of the counrty
what does the purse and sword mean?
the purse means wealth or the money
the sword means the strength or the army