Key laws Flashcards
(41 cards)
What does the National Voter Registration Bill require states to do?
Requires states to allow people to register to vote when applying for driver’s licenses applications or completing license renewal forms.
Did the National Voter Registration Bill increase voter turnout?
Did NOT increase voter turnout.
What major organization was created by the Federal Election Campaign Acts of 1971-1974?
Created FEC.
What is one requirement established by the Federal Election Campaign Acts?
Required disclosure of contributions and expenditures.
What are the limitations on contributions and presidential election expenditures established by the Federal Election Campaign Acts?
- $1000 individual
- $5000 PAC
What did the Federal Election Campaign Acts provide for presidential candidates?
Provided public funds for presidential candidates.
What did the McCain-Feingold Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act, 2002, raise the individual hard money limit to?
$2000
What does the McCain-Feingold Act limit regarding soft money donations?
Limits soft money donations to national parties.
What does the McCain-Feingold Act ban regarding advertisements?
Bans soft money ads sponsored by parties, corporations, unions, or PACS within 30 days of primary and 60 days of general elections.
What loophole exists in the McCain-Feingold Act?
527 organizations can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money on issue advocacy ads.
What was the purpose of the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Balanced Budget Act, 1985?
Set gradual budget reduction targets to lead to a balanced budget.
What happens if the budget reduction targets set by the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act are not met?
Across-the-board budget cuts (sequestering of funds) to kick in.
What led to the abandonment of the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act in the late 80s?
Loopholes.
What are the conditions under which the President can send troops overseas according to the War Powers Act, 1973?
- Notify Congress within 48 hours
- Withdraw troops within 60-90 days
- Consult with Congress if troops are to engage in combat
What can Congress do regarding troop withdrawal under the War Powers Act?
Congress can pass a resolution to have troops withdrawn at any time.
What did the Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (Welfare Reform Act), 1996, end?
Ended Federal entitlement status of welfare.
What did the federal government provide to states under the Welfare Reform Act?
Federal gov gave block grants to states to administer welfare.
What are the ‘strings’ attached to the block grants in the Welfare Reform Act?
- Recipients must work within 2 years
- Lifetime maximum benefits are 5 years
What did the Budget and Impoundment Control Act (Budget Reform Act), 1974, establish?
- Established congressional budget committees
- Established CBO (Congressional Budget Office)
What did the Budget and Impoundment Control Act extend and establish?
Extended budget process by three months and established budget deadlines (calendar).
What does the Budget and Impoundment Control Act allow regarding temporary impoundment?
Allows either house to override temporary impoundment (deferral).
What happens to permanent impoundment under the Budget and Impoundment Control Act?
Automatically voids permanent impoundment (rescission) unless both houses approve within 45 days.
What does the Freedom of Information Act, 1974, allow?
Allows public access to non-classified federal documents.
What are the restrictions imposed by the Hatch Act, 1939?
Limits on political activities of civil service employees.
