Congressional Leadership
How does the government determine state populations, for the purpose of apportionment?
Census
Which part of government brings forward articles of impeachment - beginning the impeachment process?
House of Representatives
What is the lowest level of the federal judiciary?
Federal district court
Permanent committees that are divided into different policy areas. Where most of Congress’s work gets done.
Standing Committees
What is one check that Congress has on the President?
Impeachment; override veto
Which part of the government declares war?
Congress
Leader of the House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
After the impeachment process has begun, what is actually required to impeach a president?
2/3 vote in Senate
Which type of Supreme Court agreement sets a precedent?
Majority opinion
Temporary committees that include members of both the House and Senate. Purpose is to resolve differences between House and Senate versions of a bill.
Conference Committees
Name two on Congress's three areas of responsibility.
Legislating, Budgeting, Oversight
What is the middle level of the federal judiciary?
Court of Appeals
The Vice President also has this role in the Senate.
President of the Senate
List two leadership roles the President has.
Chief Executive, Commander in Chief, Chief Diplomat, Chief Legislator, Commander in Chief
What is one check that the Supreme Court has on Congress?
Judicial Review
Temporary committees - usually for investigations.
Select Committees
Which part of the government ratifies treaties after the president has negotiated them?
Senate
Theory of representative that emphasizes that Congress is a politicized body; members of Congress balance their choices with the interests of constituents and parties
Politico Role
Head of the party with the most seats in the Senate.
Senate Majority Leader
What is one check that the President has on the Supreme Court?
Appoints justices
Idea that justices should be very hesitant in overturning actions of the President or Congress.
Judicial Restraint
Permanent committees that include members of both the House and Senate. Meant to focus public attention on an issue or gather information for Congress.
Joint Committees
What is the idea of descriptive representation
Representatives should resemble their constituents, demographically speaking.
Theory of representative where a member of Congress makes decisions using their own knowledge and judgment
Trustee Role
Collects information on how party members plan to vote, and gather support for major issues
Whip
How is the number of electors in the Electoral college determined for each state?
Number of Senators, plus number of representatives
Idea that justices should sometimes boldly wield their power to establish bold new precedents, even if it means completely going against Congress or the President.
Judicial activism
Name recognition, casework, fundraising ability, experience, franking privilege
What is one form of entitlement spending in the United States?
Social security
Theory of representation where the main duty of a member of Congress is to vote the way their constituents wish
Delegate Role