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Bureaucratic agencies are part of the ______ branch of government.
What is the executive branch?
How will a representative vote if they are acting as a delegate?
What is they will vote on issues based on the interests of their constituents?
This Anti-Federalist text argues against the Constitution, citing fears of an overly powerful central government.
What are the Brutus Papers?
This rule is used in the Senate to end a filibuster
What is cloture?
This document outlines the first framework of U.S. government but failed due to its weak central authority.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
Different ___________ influence the formality of debate in each chamber. Debate in the House, which has ____ members, is more formal than in the Senate, with ___ members.
What are membership sizes?
What is 435 and 100?
All of the following are enumerated and/or implied powers in the Constitution that allow Congress to participate in the public policy process except:
i. Passing a federal budget, raising revenue by laying and collecting taxes, borrowing money, and coining money
ii. Appointing Supreme Court Justices.
iii. Declaring war and providing the funds necessary to maintain the armed forces
iv. Determining the process for naturalization by which people can become citizens of the U.S.
v. Regulating interstate commerce
vi. Creating federal courts and their jurisdictions
vii. Enacting legislation under the authority of the necessary and proper clause
viii. Conducting oversight of the executive branch, including federal agencies in the bureaucracy
What is appointing Supreme Court Justices?
This term refers to drawing electoral districts to benefit a party.
What is gerrymandering?
What is a lame duck president?
What is a president after a successor has been elected?
This Federalist Paper argues for the necessity of a strong executive branch.
What is Federalist No. 70?
_____ of the Senate is elected every two years, creating a continuous legislative body. All House members are elected every ____ years
What is one-third?
What is two?
What is a divided government and what is one impact of it?
What is when one party controls the presidency and the other controls at least one Congressional chamber?
What is members will vote against presidential initiatives and appointments
This process involves bureaucratic agencies testifying before Congress
What is oversight?
This is the practice of political hiring and firing in bureaucracy.
What is political patronage?
This document emphasizes the importance of checks and balances within the federal government.
What is Federalist No. 51?
Congress must generate a budget that addresses both ___________ and __________ spending.
What is mandatory and discretionary?
What is one way Congress can restrict the Supreme Court?
What is congressional legislation to modify the impact of prior Supreme Court decisions?
This case established the principle of "one person, one vote.
What is Baker v Carr?
These are informal groups in Congress formed around specific issues
What are caucuses?
This Federalist Paper defends the idea of an independent judiciary as crucial to protecting liberty.
What is Federalist No. 78?
Nationally broadcast State of the Union messages and the president's ________ are tools for ____________
What is bully pulpit and agenda setting?
This term refers to Congress ensuring legislation is implemented correctly
What is compliance monitoring?
How old is Ms. O?
40
This describes a situation where Congress cannot pass laws due to partisanship.
What is gridlock?
This Federalist Paper explains how a large republic can guard against the dangers of factions.
What is Federalist 10?