How a Bill Becomes a Law
A bill, or an idea for a new law, is introduced in either house.
What are expressed powers?
powers that the U.S congress has that is specifically listed in the constitution
What is the elastic clause?
allows them to make any laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out their other powers. Also called the "Necessary and Proper Clause"
What was the purpose of direct action?
To create such a crisis that the merchants would be forced to negotiate in good faith
What court case talks about abortion
Roe v. Wade
What is the purpose of a Filibuster?
prevent voting/cloture by talking
delay the vote until the session expires
What is the ex post facto law?
a law that allows a person to be punished for an action that was not against the law when it was committed
What is the Equal Protection clause?
Clause found in the 14th Amendment that says that states cannot deny U.S. citizens the equal protection of the law.
What are the two types of laws
Just and unjust
What is the New Jersey Plan?
called for each state to be equally represented in new Congress
What happens if a president vetoes a bill?
It returns to Congress. The bill is then voted upon one last time. If Congress approves the bill with a 2/3 majority, the President's veto is overturned and the bill becomes law
What is a standing committee
A permanent committee in congress
What the reconstructive amendments?
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments; all passed immediately following the Civil War
What was Martin Luther King's reason for being in Birmingham?
evident injustice in the city
What are State powers
issue licenses
regulation of interstate business
How much of the Senate must agree to end the debate
3/5 of Senate must agree to end the debate
What is implied powers?
Essential or necessary to the effective exercise of the powers expressly granted
Authorities can only search in accordance with proper procedures (warrants)
What are the four basic steps of nonviolent direct action?
Collection of Facts
Negotiation
Self Purification
Direct Action
What 4 things did the delegates agree on for the constitution?
human nature, causes of political conflict, objects of government, and nature of government
What happens when the bill goes to the House?
The bill must be referred to the appropriate standing committee
What is the commerce clause?
Gives Congress the sole power to regulate the United States' foreign commerce, interstate commerce, and commerce with Native American tribes.
What is the Supremacy Clause?
Federal law is supreme over state law
What does Martin Luther King Jr. mean by "Constructive nonviolent tension and how he defines its goal"?
He means that the protests are creating tension between races, and by protesting they will meet their racism and prejudice.
Which of the following principles of government was articulated in the Federalist Papers?
checks and balances