A long speech in the Senate that tries to block legislative action.
100
What is the difference between an executive order and a law?
A law has to be passed by both houses of Congress then has to be approved by the pres. An executive order is signed by the president with full force of law.
100
What precedent and what case did Brown v. Board overturn?
Plessy v. Ferguson. Separate but equal.
200
What is the selection of committee chair usually based upon?
Seniority and/or party affiliation
200
Which Amendment limited the president to two terms of office?
The 22nd Amendment
200
How many justices does it take to bring a case to the Supreme Court?
Four
300
What group reconciles bills from the House and the Senate?
A conference committee
300
What are the four departments in the inner cabinet?
State, Treasury, Defense, Justice
300
What rule was established in Mapp v Ohio?
The exclusionary rule.
400
What does congress need to override presidential veto?
A two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate.
400
What is a pocket veto?
When, if Congress is NOT in session, the president does not sign a bill and 10 days pass.
400
What are two beliefs of judicial conservatives?
Believe in the original intent of constitution/forefathers, follow judicial precedent, defer to other branches or local governments to establish law
500
Which House committee oversees programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
The Committee on Ways and Means
500
What are two ways that congress can oversee the bureaucracy?
funding, investigations, creation of new bureaucratic departments
500
What clause of the 1st Amendment was the basis for Engel v Vitale?