Executive Branch + Federalism
What does the Presidential Cabinet do?
Advise the President (preside over executive departments)
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
To review and interpret laws
The ________________ Branch checks the ________________ branch by declaring executive orders unconstitutional.
Judicial ; Executive
Define key aspects of the Liberal Ideology
This is a left leaning ideology, the democratic party is traditionally associated with this ideology. Liberals value higher government intervention and an increase in social programs to benefit their citizens.
When does Congress reapportion seats in the House of Representatives?
Every 10 years with the US Census
Delegated, Reserved, or Concurrent
Concurrent
(both the federal government and states can tax citizens)
Which article of the Constitution created the Judicial Branch?
Article 3
The ________________ Branch checks the ________________ Branch by having a 2/3 vote to override the presidential veto.
Legislative ; Executive
Define key aspects of the Conservative Ideology
This is a right leaning ideology, the republican party is traditionally associated with this ideology. Conservatives value less government involvement and a more traditional way of doing things, a freer economic system, and less social programs / spending from the Federal government.
How do most states allocate their electoral votes?
Winner Take All System
Power to declare war
Delegated, Reserved, or Concurrent
(only Congress can declare war)
What kind of cases does the Supreme Court hear most often?
Appeals cases
The ________________ Branch checks the ________________ Branch by declaring laws unconstitutional.
Judicial ; Legislative
Define a political party
A political party is a vessel for politicians to present themselves to prospective voters in order to win and hold public office. It is highly likely that members of a party share similar ideas and core values about how to go about running whatever level of government they may be elected to run.
Describe a primary election. What is a closed primary vs an open primary?
An election that will determine who runs for elected office for each political party.
Open - Any qualified voter can take part.
Closed - Only declared party members can vote.
If the President is visiting the fundraiser of another party member, what role are they executing?
Chief of Party
Which court case gave the Supreme Court the power of Judicial Review?
Marbury v. Madison
The ________________ Branch checks the ________________ Branch by proposing an amendment to override a Supreme Court ruling.
Legislative ; Judicial
What is the role of minor (third) parties in the US?
The role of third parties is to create an alternative to the traditional two party system of the US, and potentially shed light on issues that may be ignored by the US’s traditional two parties.
Which amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote?
26th Amendment
What are the three actions a President can do to a bill?
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts Jr.
What is the Elastic Clause?
AKA Necessary and Proper Clause: says that Congress has the authority to defend and uphold the Constitution by passing laws that are necessary and proper to do so.
Which economic philosophy supports increased government spending when we have a recession?
Keynesian Economics.
What Supreme Court case established that campaign spending by corporations and unions are a form of free speech?
Citizens United v. FEC