LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Name 2 expressed powers of Congress
-Declare war
-Collect taxes
-Make laws
-Impeach
-Raise armies
-MORE
Name a Cabinet department and describe what they oversee
-State
-Treasury
-Agriculture
-Interior
-Commerce
-Housing/Urban Development
-Labor
-Health/Human Services
-Veteran's Affairs
-Defense
-Homeland Security
-Energy
-Education
-Transportation
-Justice
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
9
What type of local government is the largest and sets up many local functions such as water and electricity?
County
What are criticisms for the seniority rule in Congress?
It ignores ability and does not encourage new people running for Congress
What is the term length for a House Representative AND for a Senator?
HOUSE= 2 years
SENATE= 6 years
Name the 3 qualifications needed to be President.
-35 or older
-Natural born citizen
-Resident in U.S. for 14 years total
Once appointed, for how long do justices serve?
Death/retirement/impeachment
What is the purpose of zoning?
To divide a city up into different building districts (residential, commercial, industrial)
Name an implied power of the legislative branch.
Initiate a draft
Set up the IRS
Establish punishment for counterfeiting
Name the 3 qualifications to be in the HOUSE AND in the SENATE.
HOUSE= 25, 7 years citizen, live in district
SENATE= 30, 9 years citizen, live in state
What is a role that the First Lady has while in office?
-Advocate for social programs
-Host Social Gatherings
-Offer behind the scenes advice
-Speak on executive policies
What is the difference between original and appellate jurisdiction?
Original: first time the case is heard
Appellate: the case is being heard again in hopes that original verdict is overturned
What are 2 powers only for the NATIONAL government?
Print money (bills and coins)
Declare war
Establish an army and navy
Enter into treaties with foreign governments
Regulate commerce between states and international trade
Establish post offices and issue postage
Make laws necessary to enforce the Constitution
Name 2 "roles" of the President
chief of state, chief executive, chief administrator, chief diplomat, commander in chief, chief legislator, party chief, chief citizen
What is a filibuster and where does it occur?
A delay tactic used to block a vote. Only possible in the Senate.
What are the 2 official jobs of the Vice President?
-Preside over the Senate (break tie if necessary)
-Help decide presidential disability
Describe the 3 opinions a justice may write.
MAJORITY- Decision of the court
CONCURRING- Agree with majority but for different reason
DISSENTING- Disagree with the majority opinion
What are 2 powers only of STATE governments?
* Issue licenses
* Regulate intrastate (within the state) businesses
* Conduct elections
* Establish local governments
* Ratify amendments to the Constitution
* Take measures for public health and safety
* May exert powers the Constitution does not delegate to the national government or prohibit the states from using
What is the difference between judicial activism and judicial restraint?
ACTIVISM: taking into account the changes in society when making a court decision
RESTRAINT: strict interpretation of the Constitution
What is gerrymandering? Why is it harmful to the election process?
Gerrymandering is the process of manipulating political district lines to favor a political party. It is harmful because it gives unfair advantages and is not a true representation of the state's voting population
If the President can no longer serve, what 3 positions are the next in line for the President?
-Vice President
-Speaker of the House
-President pro tempore (leader of the Senate)
What is the significance of the case: Marbury v. Madison?
Officially established the power of judicial review; allows S.C. to decide Constitutionality of an act of government
What are 3 things that both national and state governments have the power to do?
Collect taxes
Try cases in court
Make laws
Borrow money
Name a current representative of yours at all 3 levels of government (federal, state, and local)
Answers will VARY