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unit 2 Flashcards

1
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Rules are more important in…..(which house?)

A

The house of Representatives (435 people)

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2
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issue signing statements (POTUS - formal or informal)

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informal

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3
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Number of House of Representatives?

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435 Reps

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4
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discretionary spending

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Federal spending on programs that are controlled through the regular budget process

(think extra money)

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5
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Convene Congress (POTUS - formal or informal)

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formal

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6
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Veto Power (POTUS - formal or informal)

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formal

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7
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Stare Decisis (latin)

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Let the decision stand; decisions are based on precedents from previous cases

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8
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Delegate model of Representation?

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a model of Representation in which representatives feel compelled to act on the specifically stated wishes of their constituents

They do what the people want

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9
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Gerrymandering

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Process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the party in power.

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10
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Continuous Body (Senate)

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1/3 of the senate is re-elected every 2 years

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Term of a senate member?

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6 years

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12
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What is a Filibuster?

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a tactic for defeating a bill in the senate by talking until the bill’s sponsor (the person who starts it) withdraws it.

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13
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issued after a president signs a bill & specifies which parts of the bill the president intends to enforce

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Presidential signing statements

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14
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What is Cloture?

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A procedure for terminating debate, especially filibusters, in the Senate.

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15
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Politico Model

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a model of representation in which members of Congress act as either trustee or delegate, based on rational political calculations about who is best served, the constituency or the nation

Both Delegate and Trustee

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Mandatory/ entitlement spending

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a legal obligation on the federal government to make payments to a person, business, or unit of government that meets the criteria set in law. Congress generally controls entitlement programs by setting eligibility criteria and benefit or payment rules, not by providing budget authority in an appropriation act

(think of priorities)

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17
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Design of House of Representatives

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Proportional representation- states with higher populations send more representatives to the House - Represents the PEOPLE

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18
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What is Judicial Review

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The Supreme Court can “strike down” a law if declared unconstitutional

19
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personality and leadership (POTUS - formal or informal)

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informal

20
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Implied Powers

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Powers not specifically mentioned in the constitution

21
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The power to go public (POTUS - formal or informal)

A

informal

22
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appointment powers (POTUS - formal or informal)

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formal

23
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“Holds” in the Senate

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An informal practice by which a senator informs his/her floor leader that he/she doesn’t wish a particular bill or other measures to reach the floor for consideration. The majority leader need not follow the senator’s wishes but is on notice that the opposing senator may filibuster any motion to proceed with the measure.

24
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How many U.S Senators?

A

100 Senators

25
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make legislative proposals (POTUS - formal or informal)

A

informal

26
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bully pulpit

A

a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue.
(ex: Donald Trump and twitter)

27
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command armed forces (POTUS - formal or informal)

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formal

28
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Term of House of Representatives?

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2 years

29
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State of the Union Address

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The president’s annual statement to congress and the nation

30
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Pork-barrel legislation

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legislation that gives tangible benefits to constituents in several districts or states hoping to win their votes in return.

31
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Power of Persuasion (POTUS - formal or informal)

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informal

32
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make executive agreements (POTUS - formal or informal)

A

informal

33
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What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?

A

Clause of the Constitution (Article 1 section 8, Clause 3)
It lets Congress make implied powers (powers that arent mentioned directly in the Constitution but are IMPLIED)

34
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Design of Senate

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2 from each state - cautious experienced body

35
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John Marshall

A

Jurist and Politiation who served as chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1801-1835) and helped establish JUDICIAL REVIEW

36
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create and use bureaucracy (POTUS - formal or informal)

A

informal

37
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Unanimous consent in the senate

A

Limits debate on the Senate floor for a bill. makes a rule that you can’t filibuster a particular bill.

38
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Trustee model

A

a model of representation in which reps feel at liberty to act in the way THEY believe is best for their constituents

They do what THEY think is best

39
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issue executive orders (POTUS - formal or informal)

A

informal

40
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pardoning power (POTUS - formal or informal)

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formal

41
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make treaties (POTUS - formal or informal)

A

formal

42
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Logrolling

A

An agreement by 2+ lawmakers to support each other’s bills

43
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Elastic Clause

A

the part of the constitution that permits Congress (Senate and Huse of Reps) to make any laws “necessary and proper” to carrying out it’s power

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