MISC
Impoundment is
President's refusal to spend money Congress has voted on an allocated for a program
In terms of our government, bicameral legislature means
two houses
These powers are specifically listed in the Constitution
enumerated powers
Which house of Congress has more chaotic lawmaking?
House of Representatives
How many representatives are in the house of representatives?
435
Name 1 of Ohio's senators
Rob Portman
Sherrod Brown
In the election of 1800 there was a tie. This led to the creation of the 12th amendment which made what change?
Put the President and Vice President on separate ballots
This position gives the President complete control of the armed forces
Commander-in-chief
How can citizens become involved in helping solve the issues of the nation?
-Write to a congressmen
-Sign petition to get issues on the ballots
How many votes are needed for a President to win the electoral college?
270+
What does the "elastic clause" do?
Gives Congress the power to do things not listed in the Constitution
Describe the "rule of 4"
4 supreme court justices must agree that a case has merit to take the case
On the white board, draw a representation of gerrymandering
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This can be used to prevent a bill from going to vote.
Filibuster
Define gerrymandering.
Drawing districts to benefit one political party over another
name 2 powers of state governments
-regulate interstate commerce
-administer elections
-Protect public health, welfare and morals
-Establish local government systems
Final step of the bill making process
President signs it into law or vetos it
Plessy v. Furgusson was overturned by what court case?
Brown v. Board of Education
Describe the purpose of the electoral college
Marbury v. Madison established...
Judicial review