Legislative Vocab Terms
Define standing committee
A permanent panel with full legislative functions and oversight and responsibilities
What is the purpose of the majority whip?
To keep track of one's political party to make sure the votes are coming in
T or F, Federalism allows unity without uniformity
True
How many delegates showed up to the Annapolis Convention?
12 from 5 states
What was the Northwest Ordinance Act?
One of the few successes of the Articles of Confederation; it provided clear guidelines for the settlement of new territories and provided a path to statehood
Define reapportionment
The process of reassigning representation based on population, after every census
Why does holding a majority in either house benefit one's party?
It gives a higher likelihood that a bill will be passed because you all have similar political views
Does federalism encourage or discourage experimentation?
Encourage
What was the original intention of the Annapolis Convention?
To change some things about the Articles of Confederation
Who wrote Federalist 78?
Alexander Hamilton
Define rider
A provision attached to a bill - to which it may or may not be related - in order to secure its passage or defeat
Why is the process so long and complicated to pass a bill?
When the form of government was being created, they wanted to make sure that there wasn't an overruling power
What three powers are under the federal governments?
Expressed, Implied, and Inherent powers
How many people were elected to show up to the rewriting of the government?
74
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Define pigeonhole
To set a bill aside by a committee without considering it
How do minority parties use filibusters?
The have the opportunity to talk a bill to death and not allow for a cloture vote
What is the supremacy clause?
It makes national law supreme over state laws in constitutional affairs
How many people showed up to the rewriting of the government?
Who is the "Greatest Chief Justice in history?"
John Marshall
Define cloture
A vote to end a filibuster
What does it mean to be a policy specialist?
Members in the house who know great detail over a specific topic, specializes in a field
What are concurrent powers?
Powers held jointly by the national and state governments (both governments can tax)
T or F, the meetings were allowed to share to the public
False, the meetings were kept secret
What did the Baker v Carr case establish?
The supreme court may decide redistricting cases where the lines are drawn illegally--pack and crack