English Philosophers
A philosopher who believed men are born with state of nature with freedom and equality). He also believed the purpose of gov. is to secure natural right. Tabula Rasa.
Locke
Powers given to the government which are directly stated within the first 3 articles of the constitution.
Expressed Powers
what type of house set up does congress have
bicameral
2/3rd majority vote in senate to end debate
Cloture Vote
Who is the speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi ( D )
believed humans guided by self preservation, state of nature is a state of war. Believed the purpose of the gov. is to impose laws and prevent war. Believes we should have a monarchy under 1 ruler.
Hobbes
Powers assumed by congress
Necessary and proper clause
Incumbents are able to benefit from free postage sent to constituents
Franking Privilege
scrap idea of a bill, death of a bill
Pigeonhole
Who is the majority leader of the Senate?
Mitch McConnell
Wrote a lot of the constitution and the federalist papers. “father of the constitution”. Wrote Federalist 10 and 51
James Madison
10th amendment, constitution grants all powers not granted to the government to the states.
Reserved Powers
a long talk held in the senate in order to delay a bill
Filibuster
In order to pass a bill, what house does it go through
Both houses must pass bill
Permanent panel with full legislative function and oversight responsibilitites
Standing Committee
Believed education should foster human development. Believed humans should find a balance between emotion and reason.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Powers in the field of foreign affair
Inherent powers
raise and collect taxes, borrow money, declare war, elastic clause
Powers of Congress
Final version of a bill after it is considered and voted on by both the House and the Senate
Conference Report
Judiciary, Appropriations, Armed Service
All are Senate Standing Committees
Believed we need laws, different gov, and checks and balances. Believes only 3 types of governments will work, republics (the people participate), monarchy (fixes & established laws), despotism (single ruling).
Montesquieu
Powers given to both National gov't and state gov't
Concurrent powers
Inability to be sued while carrying out duties, immune to minor criminal offences
Legal Immunity
an indirect veto of a legislative bill by the president or a governor by retaining the bill unsigned until it is too late for it to be dealt with during the legislative session
Pocket Veto
Appropriations and Rules committees