State/Local Government
What is jurisdiction
the territorial range of government authority
What are Expressed powers?
Powers specifically granted to the gov.
How is the president Elected?
The electoral College
Congressional committees get assistance from staff members. What other organizations help them
support agencies
What in the person that files a lawsuit called?
Plaintiff
Which of these is an example of federalism
a government in which powers are divided between a central (national) government and regional (state) governments
Who came up with New Federalism?
Nixon
When were most regulatory agencies formed?
During the great depression
The assistant floor leaders in the House who keep the leadership informed and persuade party members
majority and minority whips
Who determine what cases the supreme court will hear?
The circuit courts recommend cases
What does rainy day funds mean
money set aside when a state's finances are healthy for used when state revenues decline
Federalism in which there is a competition between federal and state gov. Is known as?
Dual Federalism
What most influences a president to use a pocket veto?
How close congress is to adjournment
What is the path of a bill through a subcommittee?
hearings, markup, report
What year did the Judiciary Act happen
1787
What are concurrent powers
powers both national and state government
What are the reserved powers
powers granted only to the states
What is someone who exposes wrongdoing called?
Whistle-blower
Why is the House Rules Committee so powerful?
It controls how quickly or slowly a bill moves through the House.
How does someone become a judge in the federal court system?
by a popular election
What amendment ratified in 1791, reserved powers to the states
10th
What is an unfunded mandate?
Federal laws that require states to meet certain standards
The presidents assistants, speechwriters, and press secretary are known as?
The White House Staff
Who helps members of Congress with a variety of tasks, including answering constituents' questions, writing speeches, and drafting bills?
personal staff members
What does the Burden Of Proof mean
The obligation to consider a person innocent until proven guilty