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Key Terms
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“... Congress shall have power... to make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States...”
This portion of the U.S. Constitution is the source of which powers?
Implied Powers (Hint: Anytime you see the words necessary and proper, it is referring to powers that are implied)
100
The number of House of Representatives is determined by...
each state's population.
100
What is a filibuster?
A lengthy speech designed to delay or kill the vote on a bill; used only in the Senate
100
What happens when a bill is engrossed?
It means it is printed in its final form.
200
A person who most likely favors a powerful federal govt. that can exercise implied powers is called a...
a) strict constructionist
b) liberal constructionist
liberal constructionist
200
What do you think the message of this political cartoon is?
Members of Congress are not making efforts to limit their tenure (the holding in an office), meaning congressperson can run for election as many time as they want.
200
Article I- Section 8
"...To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States ...”
Which power does this excerpt state the Legislative Branch has the power to do?
200
What term refers to the rule that debate on a bill in the Senate?
cloture
300
A person who does NOT support a powerful federal govt. that can exercise implied powers is called a...
a) strict constructionist
b) liberal constructionist
a) strict constructionist
300
Who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives and next in line to the presidency after the Vice President?
Speaker of the House
300
What is the term that requires a census be taken every 10 years to redistribute membership in the House of Representatives?
reapportionment
400
Which article does the U.S. Constitution outline powers of the Legislative Branch?
Article I
400
Which two bodies make up the Legislative Branch?
House of Representative (Lower House)
Senate (Upper House)
400
The President can nominate a person to the U.S. Supreme Court. Which house confirms the President's choice?
The Senate
400
A person who most likely favors a powerful federal govt. that can exercise implied powers is called a...
a) strict constructionist
b) liberal constructionist
b) liberal constructionist
500
The power of the President to veto a bill is an example of...
a check on Legislative power
500
Which clauses (stated in the Constitution) describe Implied Powers?
Necessary and Proper Clause
Elastic Clause
500
Which House has the power to:
-approves presidential appointments
- approves treaties
- acts as a court in the impeachment process
The Senate
500
Gerrymandering (the redrawing of district lines) is intended to...
strengthen the power of a political party