The Constitution
What occurs when opponents of a measure take the floor in the senate n refuse to stop talking in an effort to prevent measure coming up for vote
A Filibuster
A bill that set aside funds for a specific purpose is known as
Appropriation
Why is amendment process important to constitution's endurance
Constitution's ability to incorporate changing ideas of freedom n liberty that has helped make the document relevant to each generation
In the House a majority of members may sign a what to force the bill out of committee
Discharge petition
Body of people who elect the president n vice president
Electoral College
One goal the framers had for new gov't was to promote gen'l welfare... WhichbPRINCIPLE of the constitution do u think would most help meet this goal? Explain
Federalism because the rights of the states r protected by dividing powers between national gov't n state gov't.
What r goals of the constitution
Form a more perfect union Establish justice Keep nat'l peace Provide for country's defense Promote general welfare Secure liberties
Drawing district boundaries for political advantage is known as
Gerry mandering
The inability to govern effectively due to separation of powers
Gridlock
The power to determine whether the actions of the legislative n executive branches r constitutional
Judicial Review
How does Seeking Compromise reflects a responsibility of leadership
Leaders know there r several ways to reach a goal. Sometimes a compromise will help all parties reach an agreement
Interpreting the Constitution according to strict or loose construction
Loose-following the words plus any reasonable inferences that can b drawn from them. STrict Construction -giving words in document only their literal meaning.... Exactly what it says
Organized groups that seek to win elections
Political Party
Concept that gov't gets its authority from the people
Popular Sovereignty
Compare how representation in the House of Representatives to representation in the Senate
Representation in the house is based on STATE'S Population. In The SENATE, each state is represented equally
What is a vote in which each member is required to publicly state his/her vote
Roll-Call vote
The concept that every member of society, including the ruler or gov't., must obey the same laws
Rule of law
The principle of gov't that divides the duties among 3 branches
Separation of Powers
A majority that is larger than a simple majority
Super Majority
How does Defining n Maintaing the Separation of Powers reflect a responsibility of leadership
The duties r divided among 3 Branches: legislative, executive, and judicial
What is your opinion about the Framers' decision to limit the powers of congress?
The powers of government r limited in order to protect individual rights.
Except in cases of invasion or rebellion, the Constitution bars congress from suspending what?
Writ of have as corpus
What is the source of Congress's power?
the constitution defines n limits the powers of congress
