Federalist Papers
What was the main idea of Federalist 10?
It dealt with fractions
To create a government that's not too weak or strong
What are the qualifications to become a President?
1. 35 years old
2. Live in the US for the past 14 years
3. Be a natural born citizen
What were the beliefs of Thomas Hobbes?
You must give up all your freedoms to the government
What are the length of terms for the house and the senate?
House: 2 years
Senate: 6 years
Why did Hamilton call this branch the least dangerous?
Because it doesn't have any power over the purse or the sword. (money or military)
What was the main idea behind Federalist 51?
To make separation in power and checks & balances by having three branches of government.
What was the US vs Nixon court case?
War Powers Resolution was passed despite Nixon's veto
What were some of the beliefs of John Locke?
When a form of government becomes destructive, it is the right of the people to alter to abolish it and make a new gov. Governments rule with the consent of the governed.
Define enumerated powers.
Specific powers given to congress from the constitution.
Where can the Supreme Court hear cases from?
Either Federal or State Courts.
What was the main idea of Brutus 1?
A free republic cannot exist in a large territory like the US. A true and free republic comes from the people and not the representatives of the people.
What is the difference between a pocket veto and a line item veto?
Pocket veto: When a President doesn't sign a piece of legislation within 10 days when congress goes on recess
Line Item Veto: When the President rejects individual provisions done to a bill.
What are the unalienable rights by the creator that the Declaration of Independence mentions?
Life, Liberty, pursuit of happiness and that we are free to find economic success.
What are caucuses?
Bipartisan meetings between people from the same political party to pursue common legislative objectives.
What is the purpose of Judicial Review?
It keeps checks and balances on the other branches to make sure they remain on the side of the Constitution.
What is the difference between Federalist 10 and Federalist 51?
Fed 10 talks about factions and the republican government while Fed 51 talks about checks and balances through the three branches of government.
Explain the winner take all method.
The candidate that wins majority of votes within a state receives all of the states votes in electoral college.
What were some of Rousseau's beliefs?
That women should only be educated for the purpose of being wives and mothers.
What is the role of Appropriations Committee in the House?
They regulate expenditures of money by the government of the US.
What is the role of the Chief Justice?
They assign judges to committees.
Why did Brutus believe a large republic outlined by the Constitution will lead to tyranny?
Because not all reps can meet with the peoples wants. The republic will only work if the people choose to follow the laws rather than being forced to.
What is an Executive Order?
A policy or law made by the President that doesn't require congressional approval.
What were some of the beliefs of Montesquieu?
That there were only three types of governments:
1. Republics
2. Monarchies
3. Despotism
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
It stretches the power given to Congress and allows them to "make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution."
What is the Role of 4?
It helps determine which cases will be heard in the Supreme Court by having a vote, best of 4 in order for it to be discusses in court.