English Philosophy
Who is John Locke?
An English philosopher, considered to be one of the first authors of the Enlightenment and father of classical liberalism.
What is a federalist?
A person that supports a system of government where states or territories share control with a central government.
What is a filibuster?
Any attempt to block or delay Senate action on a bill or other matter by debating it at length, by offering numerous procedural motions, or by any other delaying or obstructive actions.
What is a veto?
A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
How do cases get to the Supreme Court?
The most common way for a case to reach the Supreme Court is on appeal from a circuit court. A party seeking to appeal a decision of a circuit court can file a petition to the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari.
What was Thomas Hobbes ideology?
He believed that human are naturally selfish and wicked. Felt that without government, humans would fight and rob each other.
What do Anti-Federalists oppose?
They opposed the Constitution.
Who makes up the iron triangle?
Congressional committees, the bureaucracy, and special interest groups
What are swing states?
Any state that could reasonably be won by either the Democratic or Republican presidential candidate. These states are usually targeted by both major-party campaigns, especially in competitive elections.
What is stare decisis?
A Latin phrase meaning "let the decision stand." Most cases reaching appellate courts are settled on this principle. Precedents. How similar cases have been decided in the
What is the state of nature?
Hypothetical condition that preceded society, government and structure; think of a deserted island
Who led the Federalist party?
What is gatekeeping?
The activity of controlling, and usually limiting, general access to something.
What is the presidential removal process?
The process is started by a two-thirds majority vote of the Parliament to impeach the President, whereupon the Constitutional Court decides whether the President is guilty of the crime of which he is charged. If he is found guilty, he is removed from power.
What was the Marbury v. Madison case?
A U.S. Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review in the United States, meaning that American courts have the power to strike down laws, statutes, and some government actions that violate the Constitution of the United States.
What did Baron de Montesquieu believe?
He believed that a separation of powers was necessary.
What did the Anti-Federalists want and what did they fear?
Wanted strong state government and feared a strong national government.
How does a Bill become a law?
If a bill has passed in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and has been approved by the President, or if a presidential veto has been overridden, the bill becomes a law and is enforced by the government.
What are the qualifications required to become president?
What is the establishment clause?
The clause in the First Amendment of the US Constitution that prohibits the establishment of religion by Congress.
What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau believe and what did he develop?
He believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society. Made social contract. Developed the idea of an agreement between the people and the civil body politic.
What did the Federalists stress?
They stressed the weakness of the Articles.
What are expressed powers?
The most important powers include the power to tax, to borrow money, to regulate commerce and currency, to declare war, and to raise armies and maintain the navy. These powers give Congress the authority to set policy on the most basic matters of war and peace.
What are the eight executive powers (chief roles)?
Who are the nine current Supreme Court justices?
John G. Roberts, Clarence Thomas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen G. Breyer, Samuel A. Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil M. Gorsuch, Brett M. Kavanaugh