Powers
Congress
Courts
Presidency
Miscellaneous
100

What are some examples of congress's granted powers?

declare war, override presidential veto's, & coin money

100

How many members are in the House and the Senate?

House: 435

Senate: 100

100

How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

There are nine Supreme Court Justices

100

What are the roles of the President?

Chief executive, Chief legislature, Chief diplomat, Chief of state, Chief of party, Chief bureaucrat 


100

Define Gerrymandering

The practice of altering the shape of congressional district lines to maximize its electoral strength the expense of the minority party

200

What are some examples of the presidents granted powers?

appointments, veto, & treaties

200

Who is the most powerful person in Congress?

The Speaker of the House

200

What is the Court's authority to strike down acts that violate the Constitution?

Judicial Review

200

Who wins when running for President?

Very hard for Senators to win; easier for governors to win.

200

What did the war powers resolution do?

It checked the Presidential power.

300

Is the presidential veto an implied or granted power?

The Necessary and Proper Clause

300

Senate specific powers

Senate: Hold impeachment trials, Ratify treaties, Confirm appointments

300

What is the statement of those who voted in the majority called vs. the statement of the minority?

Majority = Majority opinion

Minority = Dissenting opinion

300

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.

300

Who wins when running for President?

Very hard for Senators to win; easier for governors to win.

400

Where can you find granted powers of the president?

Article two of the constitution.

400

House specific powers

House: Initiate impeachment, all bills regarding finance start in the house

400

What is the rule of 4?

Four judges must vote to hear the case for it to be brought to the chambers.

400

What limits the power of the Presidency?

Article I - Legislative Branch

Article III - Judicial Branch

400

Who is the most powerful person in congress?

Speaker of the House

Tip: know the current speaker.

500

What power allows congress to check the President?

The granted power to override a veto

500

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

500

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

500

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


500

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