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powers expressly granted to the federal government by the USC
Enumerated Powers
A senate tradition of unlimited debate that allowed for them to prolong. this can kill upcoming policy or bring awareness to the policy being debated (which could ultimately lead to changes in the policy)
Filibuster
money formally approved by the President and voted on by Congress during the appropriation process each year. Generally includes defense expense
Discretionary Spending
the president's decision to not sign a bill. by doing this, after 10 days have passed, the bill dies
Pocket Veto
a large complex organization of appointed officials
Bureaucracy
political powers granted to the US gov’t that aren’t specifically stated in the USC
Implied Powers
a procedure for ending debate or taking a vote. this could end a filibuster where people were either trying to delay legislation or advocate for it.
Cloture
This simply brings money to a representative district free to spend on any appropriate funds. It uses taxpayer money to fund itself and fund a specific group.
Pork Barrel Legislation
an agreement between 2 countries.
Treaties
a system of public employment in which selection and promotion depend on demonstrated performance rather than political patronage
merit
Article 1, section 8, clause 18
Where in the Constitution are the implied powers of Congress found?
a device by which any member of the house, after a committee, has had the bill for 30 days, may petition to have it brought to the floor. this could result in new legislation.
Discharge Petition
money for entitlement programs and certain other payments to people, mandatory spending is ongoing and it occurs each year without change.
Mandatory spending
The president is the highest military commander in the country and deploys the military when necessary
Commander-in-Chief
the dispensing of government jobs to the person who belongs to the winning
Patronage
Article 1, section 8
Where in the Constitution are the enumerated powers of Congress found?
confirming the SC nominee; the new judge has the power to deem new policy unconstitutional based on how they chose to interpret the law.
Confirmation of Judges
is the trade support for one or more specific issues. It can create unnecessary issues with government financial arrangements.
logrolling
what the president has to say or express about a bill they sign
Signing Statements
a continuous process to ensure that affected staff is allowing all policies and procedures in the manual.
Compliance monitoring
This clause would allow congress to take action on these issues instead of constantly changing the USC to fit their agenda, especially since these issues are also always changing.
Necessary and Proper Clause
a standing committee of the HOR that provides special rules under which specific bills can be debated, amended, and considered by the house
rules commitee
a system of hiring and promotion based on the merit principle and desire to create government service
Civil Service