Branches of Government
This term is the rejection of legislation that occurs if the president does not sign a bill within 10 days and the Congress also adjourns within the same time period.
What is pocket veto?
Who is responsible for the first writing that the main roles of government should be protect "life, liberty, and property"?
Who is John Locke?
This court case established judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
What is individualism?
Term used to describe powers shared by the national and state governments.
What is concurrent power?
This policy is the federal government's effort to keep the economic stable by increasing or decreasing taxes or government spending.
What is fiscal policy?
What branch of government was viewed by the framers of the Constitution as the center of policy making in the United States?
What is Congress?
The foundational document discussed that a large republic will help control factions because when more representatives are elected, there will be a greater number of opinions.
What is Federalist #10?
This arises out of belief that every individuals should be given the same chance to succeed; Also believes that it is the government's responsibility to provide that opportunity through legislation or court decision.
What is equality of opportunity?
This political philosopher was most known for promoting the separation of powers.
Who is Montesquieu?
Worried that states would not be able to select competent choices to serve as the chief executive in this process electors were selected by states and "directed" by the popular vote to select a president.
What is the electoral college?
These are powers not specifically granted to the national government or denied the states.
What are reserved powers?
This foundational document discusses the debate of executive branch; Mainly argued against having multiple presidents instead of one
What is Federalist #70?
This poll is taken of randomly selected voters outside the voting area after they leave it; In addition to asking whom they voted for, the pollster can ask demographic information and about stands on issues.
What is exit poll?
One key principle of this court case was that the national government had certain implied powers that go beyond enumerated powers (It involved banks)
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
This occurs due to the inability of the government to act because rival parties control different parts of the government. divided government; When one part controls the White House and another party controls one or both houses of Congress. unified government.
What is gridlock?
The Constitution is silent regarding the ability of the national government to establish a draft. However this power is linked to the Article I, section 8 power for congress to "raise an army". This makes the draft what kind of power?
What is an implied power?
Which SCOTUS case ruled that Congress had exceeded its constitutional authority under the Commerce Clause when it passed a law prohibiting gun possession in local school zones?
What is U.S. v. Lopez?
Which economic advocated an increase in national spending so that consumers could spend more money and also supported the use of government spending to counter recessions?
What is Keynesian Economics?
These are the main source of federal aid to state/local governments;These grants encourage their cooperation in implementing specific purposes and programs
What is/are categorical grant(s)?
What tactic is represented by this idea: "I'll vote for your legislation, if you vote for mine."
What is logrolling?
The notion that the ultimate authority in society rests with the people.
What is popular sovereignty?
Which foundational document addresses means by which appropriate checks and balances can be created in government and advocates a separation of powers within the national government?
- SCOTUS upheld the 24-hour waiting period and parental approval, but struck down spousal approval
What is Planned Parenthood v. Casey?
What is the term for the president whose power is diminished because he is soon to leave office, as a result of defeat in election or statutory limitation?
What is lame-duck (period)?