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Civics 11/1
terms on government
| What article talks about and explains the power of Congress | article 1 |
| What is the total number of representatives that are divided by the 50 states in the House of Representatives | 435 |
| How is the number of representatives in each state determined | based on the population of each state |
| What is a census | the counting of the United States population |
| What is reapportionment | based on the census the fed gov. makes changes in the number of representatives |
| What is gerrymandering | manipulating the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party |
| What is cracking | disperses s them among other districts |
| What is packing | concentrates to make as few districts as possible |
| What are the qualifications to be a member of the house of reps, how long is their term, how long do they have to be an American citizen. | qualifications: must be at least 25resident of the district you represent, U.S citizen for at least 7 years. 2 year term |
| What is an incumbent? why do they have an advantage at times | Person in office right now. Advantage because name recognition, money, record in congress, 90% incumbents win re election |
| How is the leader of the House chosen | They must be elected by the whole house. |
| What are the duties and powers of the Speaker | sets agendas of the house, enforces rules, assigns bills to committees, grants members permission to speak. |
| What are the duties and responsibilities of the majority leaders of each house of Congress | majority leaders coordinate party strategy with the speaker |
| What are the duties and responsibilities of the majority and minority whips in each house of congress | Find out how members of their party plan to vote on the bill, make sure members are voting "their party", make sure members are properly informed |
| How many Senators are selected from each state | 2 |
| How many total senators | 100 |
| What are the qualifications to be a member of the Senate and how long is their term | 6 year term. Must live in state they are representing, must be 30 and a U.S citizen for 9 yers |
| Who is the leader of the Senate and what are their responsibilities | Vice President. recognize members to speak on the senate floor |
| What are Congress's powers in regard to the military | Declare war, Raise, support, and regulate Army and Navy, Provide a national guard,Punish acts committed on international waters and against the laws of the nations |
| Who takes over if the Vice President is not able to attend and fulfill his obligations to the senate? | the President Pro-Tempore |
| Who determines the winner of the presidential election if no one reaches the 270 number | The House of Representatives |
| 6 major principles of the Constitution Limited Government: The powers of the gov. are limited and listed specifically in the constitution | Popular sovereignty: Ruled by the people Federalism: The power of the gov. is is divided between Federal and Sate governments Separation of Powers: The powers of the gov. are separated between the 3 branches of government |
| 6 major principles of the Constitution | Checks and Balances: Each branch of gov. has the power to check on the other branches to ensure on branch does not become too powerful Judicial Powers: The power of the courts to override any law the courts system finds unconstitutional |
| What are the qualifactions to become president of the U.S | at least 35 yrs old, Native born, and 14 yr resident |
| How is the President elected | by the electoral college |
| How are each states electoral college votes determined | the number of senators and representatives |
| How many electoral votes are there to possibly win | 538 |
| How many electoral votes will win the election | 270 |
| Who determines the winner of the election if there is a tie or someone does not reach 270 | the house of representatives |
| What is the "winner takes all" system | In every state besides Nebraska and Maine which ever candidate wins the popular vote wins all of the states electoral vote. |
| What is special about Maine and Nebraska in the Electoral College | The two sates can spilt their electoral votes among two candidates based on vote percentage |
| How long is a presidential term and how long can they serve | 4 years and they can serve 2 term s |
| What amendment set the limits on how long a President can serve | 22 amendment |
| How many terms can a Vice President serve | no term limits |
| What happens if the President cannot serve due to illness, mental incapacity, not abiding law or death | The Vice President will asume the duties and responsibilities of the president |
| What amendment takes the power from the President and gives it to the Vice President | the 25th amendment |
| What is Presidential succession | Takes responsibly of President if they no longer are in office. Order of succession: VP, speaker of the house, president pro-tempore, Secretary of sate |
| Who is the first non elected official to become president | secretary of state |
| What is the presidents job as Chief Executive and what is he in charge of | Carries out the nations laws. In charge of 15 cabinet departments and 3 million government workers |
| What is an executive order | Command from president that has the force of law . Example: national curfew |
| In regards to federal judges what is the President job | Responsible for appointing federal court judges and other government officials |
| What is a pardon | to forgive someone for a crime and free them from punishment |
| What is a reprise | order to delay a persons punishment |
| What is Amnesty | a pardon given to a group of people |
| What is the War Powers Act? | President must notify Congress within congress 48 hours of sending troops into battle |
| How is the president the "legislative leader" | Only members of Congress can propose and write bills but the president is expected to propose laws he wants |
| As head of state what does the president have to do | The living symbol of the nation . The president carries out ceremonial functions for the U.S |
| What is foreign policy | President is in charge. Plans for dealing with other nations |
| What are the goals of foreign policy | national security- keep country safe from attack, Encourage international trade , Promote word peace, Promote democracy around the world |
| What is an executive agreement and does this need Congressional approval | agreement between president and leader of another country, does not need senate approval |
| What is an ambassador | an official representative of a country's government, needs senate approval |
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