What are some examples of congress's granted powers?
declare war, override presidential veto's, & coin money
How many members are in the House and the Senate?
House: 435
Senate: 100
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
There are nine Supreme Court Justices
What are the roles of the President?
Chief executive, Chief legislature, Chief diplomat, Chief of state, Chief of party, Chief bureaucrat
Define Gerrymandering
The practice of altering the shape of congressional district lines to maximize its electoral strength the expense of the minority party
What are some examples of the presidents granted powers?
appointments, veto, & treaties
Who is the most powerful person in Congress?
The Speaker of the House
What is the Court's authority to strike down acts that violate the Constitution?
Judicial Review
Who wins when running for President?
Very hard for Senators to win; easier for governors to win.
What did the war powers resolution do?
It checked the Presidential power.
Is the presidential veto an implied or granted power?
The Necessary and Proper Clause
Senate specific powers
Senate: Hold impeachment trials, Ratify treaties, Confirm appointments
What is the statement of those who voted in the majority called vs. the statement of the minority?
Majority = Majority opinion
Minority = Dissenting opinion
What does each theory of presidential power say?
Whig Theory: President should use only power explicitly granted in the Constitution.
Stewardship Model: President is only limited by explicit restrictions in the Constitution.
Modern Presidency: President is the central figure and participates actively in both foreign and domestic policy.
Who wins when running for President?
Very hard for Senators to win; easier for governors to win.
Where can you find granted powers of the president?
Article two of the constitution.
House specific powers
House: Initiate impeachment, all bills regarding finance start in the house
What is the rule of 4?
Four judges must vote to hear the case for it to be brought to the chambers.
What limits the power of the Presidency?
Article I - Legislative Branch
Article III - Judicial Branch
Who is the most powerful person in congress?
Speaker of the House
Tip: know the current speaker.
What power allows congress to check the President?
The granted power to override a veto
Qualifications for the House and the Senate
House: must be 25 or older & and live in the district they are running in
Senate: must be at least 30 & live in the state they are running in
What are second stage of federal courts, which review the trial record of cases decided in district court to insure they were settled properly called?
Appellate Courts
What was Hamilton's defense of the Presidency in Federalist 69 & 70?
69: Voting and impeachment are checks on the office
70: bad Presidents will not have the energy
What is the term for briefs submitted to SCOTUS by a person or group that is not a direct party to the case?
amicus curiae