Expressed vs Implied Powers
Drafting Americans into the military is what type of power?
Implied
The process of creating congressional districts in each state after the Census is called what?
Redistricting
This founding father was a Strict Constructionists?
Thomas Jefferson
In what House can Bills start?
Either
In 1812, this Massachusetts Governor persuaded the State legislature to redraw districts to favor his party?
Elbridge Gerry
To prohibit mail fraud is what type of power?
Implied
How often do states change their congressional boundaries and what event sets this process in motion?
10 years the census
This founding father was a Liberal Constructionists?
Alexander Hamilton
What is the first formal step in the lawmaking process?
Introducing the bill
To override a Presidential veto what must happen?
Both houses of Congress must override the Presidents veto by 2/3 majority.
What are implied powers?
Powers granted to the government that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution.
What is the term for drawing of legislative districts for partisan advantage called?
Gerrymandering
What type of executive leadership would a Liberal Constructionists favor?
Strong
This is a delaying tactic most often associated with long speeches that prevents voting on legislation?
Filibustering
If Congress is in session and the President has not acted on a bill within 10 days not counting Sunday what happens to the Bill?
It becomes law
The implied powers of establishing a minimum wage, banning discrimination in workplaces, and passing laws protecting the disabled come from what expressed power?
Regulate Commerce
In Gerrymandering what does the term packing mean?
Who would favor the federal government to have a very limited role in the lives of its citizens?
Strict Constructionists
What Committee sets conditions for debate and amendments on the floor?
Rules Committee
This type of veto can only occur when Congress has adjourned its session within 10 days of submitting a bill to the President?
pocket veto
What is the Constitutional basis for the implied powers?
The Necessary and Proper Clause
In Gerrymandering what does the term cracking mean?
The spreading of the opposition as thinly as possible among several districts.
This 1824, U.S. Supreme Court case was a landmark victory for Liberal Constructionists and what was its name and significance?
Gibbons v. Ogden It forbade, states from enacting any legislation that would interfere with Congress's right to regulate commerce among the separate states.
This Committee resolves differences between the House and Senate Versions of a bill?
Conference Committee
This process that ends debate on a bill, is most often used during a filibuster it requires 3/5 of the Senate's approval.
Cloture