Topic 1
In which document did Madison state that citizens should look beyond their immediate interest to the national interests?
Federalist 10
The drawing of legislative districts for partisans advantage is known as?
Gerrymandering
The exclusive rights of an author to reproduce, publish and sell his or her creative work is called?
copyright
Having the ability to lay and collect taxes is what kind of power of congress?
Expressed Power
How can a president refuse a bill?
through the power of Veto
What are the roles of Members of congress? 5 of them.
Legislator, Agent of constituents, committee member, servant of constitution, politician.
In 1817 there were only 40 Senators, why do we have 100 today?
More states were admitted into the Union giving each state 2 Senators.
Which branch of government is allowed to declare war with another country?
Legislative branch/Congress
A legal order directing one to appear before that body and/or to produce certain evidence is called?
Subpoena
A majority of the full membership (218) must be present in order for the House to do business is called?
quorum
What is the oversight function of congressional committees?
A check on the executive branch.
What are three formal qualifications to become members of the house?
be 25 years old, be a citizen of the united states for at least 7 years, and be a resident of the state they would represent.
Why is the President the only person allowed to conduct measures of foreign policy?
the fifty States are not sovereign and, therefore, have no standing in international law.
When congress inquires into, or inform itself on any matter that falls within the scope of its lawmaking authority, congress is flexing which power?
Power to investigate.
What is the name of the person that is the current Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi
What are the 4 ways congress members are representatives of the people?
Delegates, trustees, partisans, politicos.
What is the term for the person that is running for office and has a hold of the office?
Incumbent
“To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water; To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years;” —Article I, Section 8
This section of the Constitution relates to
the expressed powers of the legislative branch.
What expressed power did the Supreme Court cite when it upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act?
Tax power
Which committee was on hand when it investigated secret military assistance to Iran and the Nicaraguan opposition?
select committee
Who is the only person that can call congress into a specials session?
The President of the United States.
What are the formal qualifications to be a senator?
Be at least 30 years, be a citizen for nine years, and be a resident of the state they would select.
How does the commerce power differ from the currency powers?
The commerce power relates to trade, both interstate and international, while the currency power relates to providing a stable monetary system.
What was the ultimate resolution of the conflict in the McCulloch v. Maryland case?
The liberal constructionists prevailed and the implied powers of the Federal Government were cemented and have grown ever since.
What is one way the Speaker of the House differs from the president of the Senate?
The Speaker of the House is voted into the position by colleagues, while the Vice President of the United States serves as president of the Senate.