Terms
What is the manipulation of an electoral constituency's boundaries so as to favor one party or class?
Gerrymandering
The president flies to a foreign country to establish diplomatic relations. What key role is the president playing?
Chief diplomat
What system allows each branch to limit the power of the others?
Checks and balances
If there is a tie in the presidential election, who decides who becomes president?
House of Representatives
Quote Identification: Name the person who said the quote “drill baby drill”.
Johnny LeSanta
What is it called when a politician switches between trustee, delegate and partisan
Politico
A judge ruled that a law was unconstitutional, and they had the power to do so because of judicial review. Which court case established this authority for judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Which article outlines the powers and duties of the president?
Article 2
What is the name of the power that allows the President to pardon federal crimes but not impeachment?
Clemency/Pardon
Quote Identification: Name the person who said the quote “women should get their driver's licences revoked”.
What are directives, rules, or regulations that have the effect of a law but are temporary called?
Executive order
A judge ruled that a previous law was unconstitutional because the Constitution never specifically protected it. What is this an example of?
Judicial restraint
What is it called when Congress is allowed to control funding, allowing it to support or defund presidential initiatives and agencies?
Power of the Purse
Which supreme court case established the power of judicial review?
Marbury vs Madison
What percent running total did candidate Johnny LeSanta finish with?
67%
What is the theory that states a president’s duty is to serve the people as long as it’s Constitutional and lawful?
Stewardship theory
A congressperson makes decisions solely based on what their constituents want. What role is this congressperson taking?
Delegate
Which article of the constitution allows the supreme court and lower courts to exist?
Article 3
Identify the two general theories of Executive Power in American History.
The two theories are the constitutional theory and the stewardship theory.
Who was the celebrity who strongly supported Cammie Harrison during her campaign?
Kanye West, aka Ye
What is it called when judges adapt and interpret the Constitution according to modern times?
Judicial activism
A Supreme Court justice retires, the president selects a replacement, but before the new justice can take the job, members of Congress hold hearings and then vote to approve or reject the nomination. Which part of Congress approves this nomination?
The Senate
Which Act established the initial structure of federal courts, including federal district courts, and circuit courts?
Judiciary Act of 1789
Explain the “dual court system” in the American judiciary.
The dual court system is made up of federal and state courts. The federal courts address cases involving federal law, constitutional issues, and disputes between citizens of different states. And the state courts handle the vast majority of cases, focusing on state laws, civil matters, and most criminal offenses.
What was the Padlet name of the person who stole photos from the Washington Post and used them for their own ads?
Bubbly Armadillo