English Philosophers
This philosopher wrote the book Leviathan (1651)
Thomas Hobbes
This clause requires states to accept each other's records and judgements
Full Faith and Credit clause
Representative Qualifications
25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in state representing
How a measure is introduced
Measure is brought into the House and the Senate
This happens when president signs measure
Measure becomes a law
This English philosopher wrote Two Treatises on Government (1689)
John Locke
This Clause gives Congress the right to make laws to carry out the Constitution
Necessary and Proper Clause
Senator Qualifications
30 years old, 9 years a citizen, live in state representing
Where measure is referred to in both houses
Committees where there are hearings and reports made to the entire house
President does not sign measure within 10 days while Congress is in session
Measure becomes a law
Hobbes' State of Nature
States of War
The Constitution is the ultimate authority under what clause
Term number of Senator
6 years
Leadership must do this before floor consideration begins
Schedule a time, which can be however long or short they want
President does not sign measure within 10 days while Congress is not in session
pocket veto- measure does not become a law
Locke's States of Nature
Not good or bad, but chaotic and corrupting. Mostly good
Powers that are not given to the federal government are given to the states
Reserved Powers
Term Number of Representative
2 years
Both houses do this before passing a measure
debate and amend
This happens when president Vetoes measure
Social Contract Theory
The way in which people agree to leave the State of Nature and enter into a governed society
Both the federal and state government can levy taxes and borrow money
Concurrent Powers
filibuster
Both houses must agree to one house's version of the measure before this happens
Before it is sent to the President
Congress can do this to stop veto
both chambers must agree to override veto with 2/3 majority