Bureaucracy
a system of managing the government departments ran by appointed officials
what is, the bureaucracy
Congress, House of Reps and Senate
What is, the Legislative branch
Ran by the President, enforces and carries out laws, works with the Cabinet and Federal departments
What is the Executive branch
Made up of the Supreme Court
A political committee that can raise and spend unlimited money to influence elections, but cannot donate directly to candidates.
What is, A SUPERPAC
central bank of the United States. It manages national monetary policy, regulates banks, and maintains financial stability.(controls interest rates)
What is, the federal reserve
A congressional system with two houses. The house of representatives and the Senate.
What is, a bicameral legislature
The power to dismiss a law if left on the Presidents desk with no signature
What is, a Veto
Supreme Court upholds past precedent to keep on a current or previous case
What is, Stare Decisis
The agency that oversees campaign finance rules.
What is, the FEC
a major global hospitality company that provides lodging, meeting spaces, and services to the U.S. federal government, often utilizing special government rates for employees on official travel
what is, Marriott
Article 1 of the constitution
What is, what establishes the legislative branch
Powers specifically written in the constitution that grant the Executive Branch different powers
The power of courts to decide whether a law or action is constitutional.
What is, Judicial Review
The 2010 Supreme Court case that helped make super PACs possible by allowing unlimited independent political spending.
What is, Citizen United v, FED
What is the practice of appointing loyal political supporters, campaign workers, or party members to government jobs, contracts, or favors, rather than hiring based on merit or competence
what is, patronage
making federal laws, declaring war, decides taxes,and checks the executive branch
What is, the jobs of the legislative branch
Official forgiveness for a crime/get out of jail free card usually granted by the President
What is, A pardon
A judge’s disagreement with the majority.
What is, Dissenting opinion
Political money whose original source is hidden, even if it may pass through groups connected to super PAC activity
What is, Dark Money
What is the authority granted to unelected public officials and agencies to use their expert judgment when implementing, interpreting, and enforcing law
what is, bureaucratic discretion
A person who trys to influence legislation
What is, a lobbyist
Laws that a President that can give without any other checks by other branches or cabinets
What is, Executive Order
When a judge agrees with the result but for different reasons.
What is, Concurring opinion
Super PACs have no limit on how much they can receive from individuals, corporations, or unions for independent spending.
What is, Contribution limits