Who has the Power?
These are powers not specifically granted to the national government or denied the states. & Where is this found in the Constitution?
What are reserved powers found in the 10th Amendment
What is the process for ending a filibuster called?
What is cloture
This important piece of 1960s legislation created equal employment opportunities, regardless of race, equal access to public accommodations regardless of race, religion, or national origin and the withholding federal grants-in-aid from state programs that discriminated on the basis of race?
What is the 1964 Civil Rights Act
Which of the following accounts for the lack of success for minor parties becoming elected in House or Senate?
What is general elections are based on the winner-take-all principle
Originally, which level of government did the Bill of Rights apply?
What is federal government only
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". What clause allow congress to establish a draft.
What is necessary and proper clause?
In a case regarding abortion, interest groups such as Right to Life and Planned Parenthood file this kind brief urging the court to decide the case in their favor.
What is an Amicus Curaie brief
These federal funds are given to states for a specific purpose and often come with strict rules on how the money must be spent. ex: Highway funding tied to states raising the drinking age to 21
Categorical Grants
Name 2 factors that contribute to voting more frequently
What is Higher education, female, gov employees, married, older, of they identify with a party
Which Federalist paper emphasises - unitary, energetic president?
Fed 70
If SCOTUS makes a ruling it becomes the law of the land- what could another branch do if they do not agree with a SCOTUS ruling?
Legislative- could pass a law that limits the scope of the ruling.
Executive- could not enforce the ruling- however this is also unconstitutional.
When the Supreme Court issues a decision interpreting a vague constitutional provision, lower courts across the country must follow that interpretation, even if Congress disagrees with it.
This principle demonstrates the power of judicial review and this concept that ensures consistency and the courts to follow precedent.
What is stare decisis?
This amendment allows the Bill of Rights to be selectively incorporated to the state
What is the Fourteenth Amendment- due process clause
Which type of elections ask Americans to vote among party members for selecting presidential nominees ?
What are Primaries and caucuses
What is the main argument in Brutus 1?
Multiple answers- fear of a strong government, small republic better.
Large republic is dangerous to personal liberty and undermines the states
Political parties can be impacted by critical elections which are usually something that occurs during a major change or crisis. Critical elections are closely aligned to shifting the party in power due to what action taken by voters?
What is Party realignment
What is the purpose of the War Powers Act that passed in Congress in the 1970s.
Purpose- to check the Presidents expanding powers as Commander in Chief .
It is a big law, but the answer can include the following: - President can commit troops to another country, but must inform Congress within 48 hours - Forbids armed forces from remaining for more than 60 days, with a further 30 day withdrawal period, without an authorization of the use of military force or a declaration of war.
This fiscal ideology supports lower taxes, reduced government spending, and a limited role for the federal government in the economy.
Fiscal Conservative
Model of democracy where representative makes decisions they feel is best for voters.
What is trustee model of democracy?
Explain how bureaucratic rulemaking demonstrates a tension between democratic accountability and bureaucratic expertise.
What is the idea that agencies allow public participation (accountability) but rely on unelected experts to make complex policy decisions (expertise).
Daily Double!!!!!!!
Powers that are shared between national and state government are called what? Give an example of two of the powers as well.
What is Concurrent Powers
Power to tax
Pass a budget
make and enforce laws
After concerns arise about how a federal agency is enforcing a law, Congress holds hearings, subpoenas agency officials, and threatens to reduce the agency’s funding to influence its actions.
This scenario best illustrates this legislative power used to monitor and influence the executive branch.
“The central bank raises interest rates despite pressure from elected officials who fear the decision may slow economic growth before an upcoming election. The bank justifies its decision by citing long-term concerns about inflation.”
This scenario best illustrates which characteristic of the Federal Reserve System?
Variety of answer- What is independence from political pressure
Many options here- I will let you know if you're right :)
Allowing the states and the federal government to exercise power separately with clear distinctions characterize this form of federalism.
What is Dual Federalism