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| said the government should be controlled by the most populous states |
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| worked to the advantage of small states because seats were apportioned evenly |
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| the compromise drafted by Roger Sherman that broke the deadlock at the Constitutional convention |
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| the major controversial issue over the executive branch at the constitutional convention was |
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| how much power the national governemnt (executive branch) had |
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| at the Constitutional Convention there was a general census and agreement concerning... |
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| national sovereignty is superior to state sovereignty |
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| The establishment of the legislative branch and the embodiment of its powers are found in _____ of the U.S. Constitution |
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| Article 1, Sect. 8 gives Congress a list of what kind of powers, which tell the House and Senate exactly what they can do and where their authority lies |
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| when voters cast a ballot in a presidential election, they are actually choosing _______ to represent the state in the Electoral college |
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| Who is empowered by the constitution to establish the federal judiciary (inferior courts)? Where is this found? |
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| Appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate. Found in Article 3. |
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| In the 2008 elections there were ___ members of the Electoral college, and the state of Texas was represented with ___ votes |
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Electoral college = 538
Texas = 34 |
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| With a "winner-take-all" system in all but two states, it is impossible to win the popular vote and lose the electoral vote. TRUE OR FALSE. |
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| Who votes if the electoral college has a tie on the presidential candidates? |
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| The "Full Faith & Credit" clause of the US constitution is dealing with... |
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| carrying over laws from one state to another |
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Which of the following provisions of the Constitution aids in the protection of property rights?
A. Guarantee of a republican form of government found in Article IV
B. enumerated powers
C. supremacy clause
D. contracts clause of Article I, Section 10 |
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| D. contracts clause of Article I, Section 10 |
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| a theory of government based on a doctorine that believes in government based on popular consent, limited in its powers, and prevention of majority tyranny. |
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| In order to ratify a proposed amendment today, ___ states, by ratifying conventions or state legislatures must approve. |
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| 2/3 of both houses must vote to pass an amendment |
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| The Founders' concession to the ideal of majoritarian democracy can be found in the _____ institution of government? |
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| A republican form of government is guaranteed to the states of the union. In what article of the Constitution is this guarantee? |
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| # of Reps in the House and Senate? |
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| representative uses his/her judgment on issues |
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| represents views and wishes of his/her constituents |
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| Redistricting of Congressional districts for the U.S. of Reps. is the responsibility of ... |
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| A coalition of 51 members from the 26 smallest population states, representing a mere 18 percent of the American population, can pass a bill in the Senate. TRUE OR FALSE. |
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| The redrawing of state legislative or congressional districts to give an advantage to a particular political party or candidate. |
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| US Supreme Court decision of 1964 dealing with apportionment of Congressional districts. |
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| All revenue/appropriations bills must originate in which chamber of Congress? |
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| Helps the speaker plan strategy and manage the business of the House of Representatives. Currently Steny Hoyer of Maryland. |
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| Each party has ____, who assist their respective leadership in rounding-up votes, and acting as liaisons between the leadership & the rank & file. |
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| The most dominant figure in the Senate is _____. |
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EITHER
Majority Leader, Harry Reid
President Pro Tempore, Robert Byrd |
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| Functions of subcommittee's of Congress |
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-introducing amendments
-having mark-up sessions
-public hearings are held
-debates, bargaining, and compromises |
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| Functions of the House Rules Committee? |
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| in charge of determining under what rule other bills will come to the floor |
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| prohibits amendments to some sections of a bill and allows them to others |
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| Cloture Vote / Unanimous consent agreement |
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| The U.S. has no limits on floor debate which may include a filibuster, subject to the Cloture Vote / Unanimous Consent Agreement |
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| A skilled politician who is the chief strategist and legislative leader of the opposition in the Senate |
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| a Senator may request unanimous consent on the floor to set aside a specified rule of procedure so as to expidite proceedings. If no Senator objects, the Senate permits the action, but if any one Senator objects, the request is rejected. |
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| Unanimous Consent Agreement |
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| A set of terms for the consideration of a specified bill or measure.These agreements are usually proposed by the Majority Leader or floor manager of the measure, and reflect negotiations among Senators interested in the measure. Many are "time agreements". |
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| What is the purpose of the conference committees? |
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| reconciling differences in legislation that has passed in both chambers |
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| Line by line revision of provisions of a bill |
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| Speaker of the House of Reps. |
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| The result of the "revolt" among the rank-and-file members of the U.S. House of Reps that removed "Uncle Joe" Cannon from the speakership |
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| weakening of power of the speaker |
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| Most of the work in Congress is done where? By who? |
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Where - outside of the sessions
Who - by committees and subcommittees |
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| these committees are set up permanently, as specified in the House and Senate Rules. These committees are the first stop for potential new laws. |
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"tabla rossa" - at birth your mind is a blank page.
individuals come together and promote natural rights: life, liberty, and property |
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| Social contract (book) - ppl living in a state of nature have been corrupted by civilization |
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| concept of separation of powers |
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| PROBLEMS WITH ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION |
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no central govt. to protect national interests (the key to natural interests is defense).
Inability of states to figure out ways to repay debts
No sense of unified national economy |
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