Legislative Branch
What part of Congress was designed to reflect population changes quickly?
The House of Representatives
What is the president's primary constitutional duty?
Enforce laws
What power was established by Marbury v. Madison?
Judicial Review
Who impeaches and who tries impeachment cases?
House impeaches; Senate tries
Which clause gives Congress flexibility to carry out its powers?
Necessary and Proper
Which Federalist Paper warned about factions?
Federalist No. 10
One party has the majority in Congress. Another party controls the White House. What is this called?
Divided Government
What informal power allows the president to issue directives without new legislation?
Executive orders
Which Federalist Paper describes the judiciary as the "least dangerous branch"
Federalist No. 78
Who nominates federal judges and who confirms federal judges?
POTUS nominates, Senate confirms
Which clause establishes federal law as the highest law of the land?
Supremacy Clause
Which amendment changes the process for electing Senators?
17th Amendment
Baker v. Carr established what redistricting principle?
One person, one vote
What informal powers allows presidents to appeal directly to the public to pressure congress?
Bully pulpit
Why do federal judges serve for life?
What can Congress do to override a presidential veto?
2/3 vote in both chambers
Which clause allows Congress to regulate interstate business and trade?
Commerce
Two part question: 1. Who is the only president to serve more than 2 terms? 2. What amendment mandates that presidents can only serve 2 terms?
1. FDR
2. 22nd Amendment
What was established by Shaw v. Reno?
Racial Gerrymandering is unconstitutional
What 1973 law limits the president's ability to commit troops abroad?
The War Powers Resolution
McCulloch v. Maryland upheld what two key princples?
implied powers, federal supremacy
This Federalist Paper outlined the need for Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers
Federalist No. 51
Which amendment limits federal power by reserving authority to the states?
Tenth Amendment
Which amendment granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S.?
14th Amendment
Two part question: 1. What tactic is used in the Senate to delay the vote on a bill? 2. How is this tactic ended?
1. Filibuster
2. Cloture (2/3 vote)
In U.S. v. Nixon, the Court limited which presidential privilege?
Executive privilege
Judicial restraint favors what approach to interpreting the Constitution?
strict interpretation / defer to elected branches / original intent
What can Congress do to limit the Supreme Court's power?
Change original or appeallate jurisdiction, amend the Constitution, change size of the Court,
Which clause requires states to respect other states’ laws and records?
Full Faith and Credit
What is the date the the U.S. Constitution was formally signed? (known as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day) Month, Day, Year
September 17, 1787
What were the three original Cabinet departments?
Department of War, Treasury and Foreign Affairs (State)
tie breaker: who were the first secretaries of these departments?