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AP Government Unit 2 Review
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What does "Advice and Consent" mean for the Senate powers?
Suggesting or rejecting presidental appointments. approve foreign treaties
The senate must approve of election
The senate takes advice of the people and makes laws with their consent
The Senate advises the court on rulings
2
Difference between strict and liberal constructionist?
Strict interprets constitution originally while liberal sees it changing
strict believes people need more taxes while liberal believes in no taxes
strict judges rule consititution and liberal judges based on bill of rights
There are no differences
3
What are Caucuses?
Group of government officials who enforce laws
Departments who manage all the agencies
Factions within the parties and demographics of congress
A group of people interested in one political aspect
4
The House follows Robert's Rules of Order
True
False
5
The Speaker of the House acts as the head of the US House of Representatives
False
True
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Meaning of "cetiorari"?
Approve of bills by all three branches
The certainity of the government powers
an order by which a higher court reviews a decision of a lower court
Ensured election of the president
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Standing Commitees are focused on one particular political area.
False
True
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How many of the nine judges need vote yes in order to hear a lower court case?
Five out of Nine (Rule of Five)
Four out of Nine (Rule of Four)
Three out of Nine (Rule of Thirds)
Nine out of Nine (Majority rule)
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What does Federalist 78 address?
Explains the need for an independent judiciary
Talks about the separation of powers
Explains the powers of the executive branch
Describes how a president should be elected
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Bully Pulpit is a stage duing presidency where they can speak with the public about an issue
False
True
11
A Binding Precedent is where district courts rule the same as a similiarly decided case from an upper court
True
False
12
The Bureaucracy is the vast, hierarchical network of executive branch employees that carry out the business of the govt.
False
True
13
In the Senate, how can you end a long filibuster?
Pork-Barrel- All senators support eachother
Rule of Four
Cloture Rule: a 3/5 majority stops debate on bill
By disregarding it because we need to maintain peace
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What was the significance of Marbury v. Madison?
Proved federal power is stronger than state
Established the supreme law of the land
Got rid of all taxes
Established the principle of Judicial review
15
Within the President's team, what do the immediate staff do?
Staff that cook and clean for the president
People who manage the vetos of the president
Personal advisors of president who do not need senates approval
A group of white house workers who are apart of the cabinet
16
What are whisperblowers?
occurs when an individual provides info that they believe evidences wrongdo
Employees who start debates within the work place
The spread rumors about private organizations
Creates greater debates within the executive
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What are Joint Commitees?
A majority commitee within Congress
United members from all three branches of government for route management
Two standing commitees acting on related political issues
United members from the house and senate for routine management and researc
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What are Inherent Powers?
Those not explicitly listed, but are within the role of the legislative
Powers listed in Article 1 section 8 for the legislative
Powers inherited by a branch of government from another branch
Those not explicitly listed, but are within the role of the executive
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What are the distinct powers of the House in Congress?
Impeaches president
Propose revenue bills
All the above
Selects president when no electoral majority is reached
20
What is an agency under the department of Justice?
IRS
ICE
FBI
WHO
21
There are 94 US district courts
True
False
22
Who is the head of each of the 15 departments of the US bureaucracy?
State senators
Secretaries who sit on the president's cabinet
The FBI
Specific members of the House of Representatives
23
The Spoils System appoints gov. jobs through pratronage and expects loyalty in return.
False
True
24
Riders are nongermane amendments that benefit members agenda within the process of amending a bill.
False
True
25
Majority Opinion is a written statement of agreement by with a discrepancy
True
False
26
The 11th amendment was passed to prevent federal courts from hearing lawsuits against states
False
True
27
What are germane amendments?
amendments not directly stated in constitution
amendments directed stated in constitution
Directly relevant to the bill
Amendments irrelevant to the bill
28
The house is the most "representative" of the people. 435 members, 2-year terms.
False
True
29
What does getting "borked" mean?
Getting impeached
Earning commission to be apart of the supreme court
Having multiple senators support each other for votes
To prevent confirmation by attacking judicial nominee's past beliefs
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The Senate is the more "experienced" group. 100 members, 6-year terms.
True
False
