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| What is the continuity and change of congressional representation? |
continuity- white, wealty men
change- women and minorities |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:15:00 GMT |
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| Why did inauguration dates of Congress change from March to January? |
to shorten the lame-duck period |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:15:00 GMT |
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| Define gerrymandering. Define franking privilege. |
gerrymandering- dividing a state into odd shaped districts for political advantage
franking privilege- right of Congress to send working-related mail without paying postage |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:15:00 GMT |
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| When is an extraordinary majority used? |
-remove the President
-expulsion
-override veto
-amend |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:15:00 GMT |
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| Why was federalism created at the Constitutional Convenetion rather than confederation or unitary? |
not confederation- Articles of Confederation failed
not unitary- states would lose powers; Great Britain; difficult to operate |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| What are two ways a bill can become a law without the President's signature? |
-he doesn't do anything when he gets the bill
-Congress overrides the veto |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| What is the current majority party in Congress? Current minority party? |
majority- democratic
minority- repuclican |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| Who has the constitutional power to declare war? |
Congress |
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| What is an exmaple of a implied power? |
draft |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| Where are the enumerated powers of Congress located in the Constitution? |
Article 1 Section 8 |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| Where are the implied powers of Congress located in the Constitution? |
Article 1 Section 8 Part 18 |
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| What is an example of a enumerated power? |
power to declare war; tax |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| What is the difference between enumerated powers and implied powers? |
enumerated powers are listed and implied powers are suggested |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| Define the Seniority system. |
the chair of each committee is the longest-serving party member of the committee |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| What system is used to dtermeine the chairs of committees in Congress? |
seniority system |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| What are the two unofficial requirements for members of Congress? |
-wealthy
-business/law/governement experience |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| How does the represenation of women in Congress compare to the actual population of women? |
lower/ under represented |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| Contrast a stanfin committee to a select committe. Give examples. |
Standing- permanent (Agriculture; Educaiton; Enviroment)
Select- temporary (Y2K; Assasinations; Steriods in Baseball) |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| Where does a bill go after it is a first introduced into the House or Senate? |
Standing committe based on subject |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| What is the purpose of a Conference Committee? |
used to agree on the details fo the propased law |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| How many members are in the House? In the Senate? In Congress? |
House of Represnetatives- 435
Senate- 100
Congress- 535 |
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| What is a special session of Congress? |
called by the President to deal with an emergency situation |
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| The positions of the Speaker of the House and committee chairs are held by members of the ___________ to pass laws. |
majority |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| What type of majority is needed to pass laws? |
simple majority |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| What is an example of a joint committee of Congress? |
Cinference Committee |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| What is an example of a joint session of the Congress? |
State of the Union Adress |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| What is the title and current came for the everyday leader of the Senate? |
President Pro Tempore- Byrd |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| Federalism is a compromise between which two forms of governemnt? |
Unitary and Confederation |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| When/where was federalism created? |
The Constitutional Convention (1787) |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| List four areas the state governement handles under federalism. |
-education
-death penalty
-crime
-speed limit |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| List four areas the national governement handles under federalism. |
-import/export
-war
-foreign policy
-military |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:08:40 GMT |
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| Under confederation, where is the ultimate power located? |
states |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:50 GMT |
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| Where are the reserved powers of the states located in the Constitution? |
Amendment 10 |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:50 GMT |
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| Why is the Senate considered to have more prestige? |
-higher requirement
-less people
-longer term limit
-remove the Presidnet |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:50 GMT |
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| Which house of Congress is considered to have more prestige? |
Senate |
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| List three disadvantages to federalism. |
-diversity can lead to differing levels of quality
-states and spoil national majority policies
-sheer number of elections discourages participation |
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| List four advantages to fderalism. |
-countries and delegate responsibilities
-lower levels can become focus of political disatisfaction
-state governement id a testing ground for new laws
-state government is a training ground for national leaders |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:50 GMT |
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| Under a unitary system of government, where is the ultimate authority located? |
national governement |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:50 GMT |
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| Which house of Congress id the filibuster associated with? Why? |
the Senate becuase the senate is smaller |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:50 GMT |
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| Who is the Constitutional leader/President of the Senate? (title and name) |
President of the Senate- Dick Cheney |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:50 GMT |
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| What is the number for the current Congress? |
110th |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:50 GMT |
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| How often id the Congress given a number? Why? |
every two years becuase the election of the House and the Senate |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:50 GMT |
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| What is the title and current name for the overall leader of the House? |
Speaker of the House- Nancy Pelosi |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:50 GMT |
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| What and where is the Full Faith and Credit Clause? |
clause which requires each state to recognize the laws of other states (Article 4) |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:50 GMT |
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| What and where is the Supremacy Clause? |
clause which states that national law is higher authority than state law (Article 6) |
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soccerchick138 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:50 GMT |
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| Define federalism. |
system of governement where power is divided and shared between national and state governements |
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