Unit 3 Flashcards
(43 cards)
Unalienable (natural) rights
The rights everyone is entitled to when they are born. Natural rights are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Explain the purpose of having a Bill of Rights
The purpose of having the Bill of rights is to secure the rights of the people and to make sure the government has no power to take away the rights.
Method of Amending the Constitution
Must be proposed by congress by a two-thirds vote in both houses and then ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures.
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights was added to the constitution to make sure the government can’t take advantage of the power of the constitution. And to list the individual rights down and nit just having them known.
10th Amendment
expresses the principle of federalism/sate rights, by stating that the federal government has only those powers delegated to it by the constitution.
If a family moves from one part of a state to another, what will be different politically in the new location?
The district would change and they would have a new representative for the house
What reapportionment is and when it takes place
Reapportionment is the redistribution of seats in the house of representatives in correlation to population changes in the states. This happens after the census every 10 years.
Why was the Necessary and Proper Clause included in Article I?
so that the government could carry out its duties of protecting and advancing the countryy
The role of Conference Committees
after the bill is passed in both the house and the senate it is sent to the conference committee where the final decision is made.
Chief Citizen
Represents the interests of american citizens almost acting as a role model for citizens.
Chief Diplomate
Serves as the primary representative of the us in international affairs and foreign relations.
Commander-in-chief
Control over the u.s military although the power to declare war rests with congress this role involves overseeing national defense and military strategy.
Chief Legislator
Shapes and influences the legislative agenda in congress. They deliver the state of the union address to outline policy positions.
Chief Executive-
Responsible for enforcing federal laws and administering various agencies and department of the executive branch.
Chief of State
Serves as the symbolic and cernonial leader of the united states.
Chief of Party
Helps shape the partys platform, strategies, and goals.
Formal Qualifications (Constitution)
1) At least 35 years old
2) Have lived in the united states for at least 14 years
3) Must be a natural born citizen
Provisions of 22nd Amendment
The 22nd amendment No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice
List the first three positions after the Vice-President
1) Speaker of the house
2) President pro tempore of the senate
3) Secretary of state
Provisions of 25th Amendment
The president informs congress in writing that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.
Executive Office of the President
White House Office - White House office members and staff aides that the president appoints and works with daily. Appointed without senate confirmation.
Chief of Staff Job Description
Serves managerial and advisory roles. The aid to the president
Chief of Staff current person
Jeff Zients
Expressed Powers
The powers to explicitly granted to the president by the U.S. constitution or by law
