Separation of Powers
This branch of government has the power to declare war
What is the legislative branch?
How many required court cases are there for the AP Gov course?
How many is 14?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
What is the Bill of Rights?
While Congress is responsible for making the laws, this part of government is responsible for writing the regulations to carry them out.
What is the Federal Bureaucracy?
What was Mr. Strong's job prior to becoming a teacher?
What is being a Lawyer?
This branch of government has the power to veto laws passed by Congress.
What is the executive branch?
Which two required SCOTUS cases had to do with freedom of speech?
What are Schenck v. United States and Tinker v. Des Moines?
This document created the first national government of the United States before the Constitution.
What are The Articles of Confederation?
The iron triangle consists of interest groups, bureaucratic agencies, and what?
What are congressional committes?
Where did Mr and Mrs. Strong meet?
What is Harvard University?
What is it called when a president rejects a bill passed by Congress?
What is a Veto?
This required SCOTUS case has to do with the 6th amendment.
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
This document begins with: “We the People”
What is the U.S. Constitution?
This specific type of bill must originate in the House of Representatives and not the Senate
What is a tax bill?
What is Mr. Strong’s favorite fruit from the cafeteria?
What is Melon?
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of Judicial Review?
What is Marbury v. Madison?
Which two required court cases exemplify the change in the sharing of powers between the state and national government (federalism)?
What are McCulloch V Maryland and United States V Lopez?
In this document, James Madison explained how checks and balances were important to make sure a branch of government is not too powerful
What is Federalist No. 51?
This is when government officials leave public office to work to private interest groups as lobbyists or the other way around.
What is the revolving door policy?
Which congressional representative was Zander in the Congress project?
Who is Chip Roy?
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 was passed to limit the President’s ability to do what?
Commit the U.S. to armed conflict without approval from Congress.
Which required SCOTUS case did the Bonito Boats case most relate with?
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
The process outlined by the 14th amendment where the Supreme Court applies the Bill of Rights to the states is called?
What is Selective Incorporation?
This constitutional power gives Congress the ability to control financial situations of bureaucratic agencies
What is the power of the purse?
Name the kids that used to be in our class left first semester (Hint: 6)
Who are: Ariela, Xavier, Zach, Harlowe, Liia, Nicki