Federalism
Federalism
Separation of power between state and federal governments
How many amendments have been made to the Constitution since its ratification?
27
When none of the presidential candidates receives most of the votes in the electoral college, the winner is chosen by the
Who is the official head of the Senate?
Vice President
Which court case established the power of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
The Connecticut Compromise
Created a bicameral legislative house
An example of constitutional checks and balances is
impeachment, veto, etc.
An expressed power of the President
Granting Pardons, etc.
The House Rules Committee is considered among the most powerful in the House of Representatives because it has great power over
Schedules the votes and rules of debate
How many Supreme Court justices must agree in order to grant review of a case, scheduling it for oral argument?
4
X Amendment
Reserved powers to the States
This established the idea of popular sovereignty
Declaration of Independence
How are cabinet members chosen?
Appointed by the President, Confirmed by the Senate
Elastic Clause
Necessary and Proper, implied powers
New York Times CO v US and Citizens United v FEC are similar Supreme Court cases in that both cases are based on the
Freedom of Speech
While working on the Constitution, what aspect of the new government most concerned James Madison?
Tyranny of the majority
In Federalist 10, who wrote, “The most common and durable source of factions has been the various and unequal distribution of property”?
Madison
Under the Constitution, the president is elected by
Electoral College
Members of Congress are allowed to mail letters at the government’s expense because of
Franking Privilege
When the Supreme Court decides not to review a case on appeal
The lower court's decision is final
Supremacy Clause
The Constitution limits the government’s ability to suspend writs of habeas corpus. What does this protect individuals against?
Unlawful detention
You may use your devices: Who is President Biden's Chief of Staff?
Ron Klain
Most important legislative power
power to tax
Why do Justices on the Constitutional courts serve for life?
To protect against biases, etc.