Cogress
Senator qualifications?
-30 years
-citizen for 9
-lives in state they are running for
-35 years old
-Natural born citizen
-Live in the U.S. for 14 years
What article in the Constitution is dedicated to the judicial branch?
Article 3
Define federalism
A constitutional agreement where power is distributed to the Federal/ State governments
Who is Hobbes
English Philosopher who was best know for his book the ¨Leviathan¨
Define Gerrymandering
The act of purposely drawing voting district boundaries to favor one side of a political party.
define balance the ticket
cast a wider net, if they can relate to the president, they relate to the vice president.
Who makes up the judicial branch
-1 chief justice
-8 associate justices
Define expressed powers
Specifically stated in the first 3 articles of the constitution
Who is Locke
English philosopher who was know for his book ¨Two treaties on Government¨
Qualifications for a representative?
-25 years
-citizen for 7
-lives in state running for
a US state where the two major political parties have similar levels of support among voters, viewed as important in determining the overall result of a presidential election.
Define rule of four
Determines which cases will be heard, 4 yes' and the case will be heard
Define implied powers
Assumed by congress comes from the necessary and proper clause
Who is Jean- Jacques Rousseau
Wrote treaties/ novel on education of the ¨natural man¨, education should foster human development
Set up of congress?
Bicameral, 2 houses, a House of Representatives, and a senate
How long is the president in office
two 4 year terms
What is the point of the rule of four
Allows the minority to have a say and not get ran over by the majority
powers in the field of foreign affairs can acquire or purpose territories
Who is John Roberts
Chief Justice
Define Franking privilege
free postal on all mail to constituents
22nd amendment
Define Stare Decisis
Stand by the decison
Who were the Anti-Federalist
Patrick Henry, George Mason
Who is Trump
President