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Poli Sci 2310 Test 2
Texas State - Rick Henderson
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 1
10/15/2009

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Term
Virginia Plan
Definition
said the government should be controlled by the most populous states
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New Jersey Plan
Definition
worked to the advantage of small states because seats were apportioned evenly
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Connecticut Plan
Definition
the compromise drafted by Roger Sherman that broke the deadlock at the Constitutional convention
Term
the major controversial issue over the executive branch at the constitutional convention was
Definition
how much power the national governemnt (executive branch) had
Term
at the Constitutional Convention there was a general census and agreement concerning...
Definition
national sovereignty is superior to state sovereignty
Term
The establishment of the legislative branch and the embodiment of its powers are found in _____ of the U.S. Constitution
Definition
Article 2
Term
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
Definition
Innumerated Powers
Term
when voters cast a ballot in a presidential election, they are actually choosing _______ to represent the state in the Electoral college
Definition
electors / delegates
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Who is empowered by the constitution to establish the federal judiciary (inferior courts)? Where is this found?
Definition
Appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate. Found in Article 3.
Term
In the 2008 elections there were ___ members of the Electoral college, and the state of Texas was represented with ___ votes
Definition
Electoral college = 538
Texas = 34
Term
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.
Definition
FALSE. ex: Bush and Gore
Term
Who votes if the electoral college has a tie on the presidential candidates?
Definition
The House of Reps.
Term
The "Full Faith & Credit" clause of the US constitution is dealing with...
Definition
carrying over laws from one state to another
Term
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
Definition
D. contracts clause of Article I, Section 10
Term
Republicanism
Definition
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.
Term
In order to ratify a proposed amendment today, ___ states, by ratifying conventions or state legislatures must approve.
Definition
67 states
Term
Article V
Definition
2/3 of both houses must vote to pass an amendment
Term
The Founders' concession to the ideal of majoritarian democracy can be found in the _____ institution of government?
Definition
the british
Term
A republican form of government is guaranteed to the states of the union. In what article of the Constitution is this guarantee?
Definition
Article 4, Section 4
Term
# of Reps in the House and Senate?
Definition
House - 435
Senate - 100
Term
Trustee Theory
Definition
representative uses his/her judgment on issues
Term
Delegate Theory
Definition
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 ...
Definition
the State Legislature
Term
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.
Definition
TRUE
Term
Gerrymandering
Definition
The redrawing of state legislative or congressional districts to give an advantage to a particular political party or candidate.
Term
Westbury vs. Sanders
Definition
US Supreme Court decision of 1964 dealing with apportionment of Congressional districts.
Term
All revenue/appropriations bills must originate in which chamber of Congress?
Definition
House of Representatives
Term
Majority Floor leader
Definition
Helps the speaker plan strategy and manage the business of the House of Representatives. Currently Steny Hoyer of Maryland.
Term
Each party has ____, who assist their respective leadership in rounding-up votes, and acting as liaisons between the leadership & the rank & file.
Definition
Whips
Term
The most dominant figure in the Senate is _____.
Definition
EITHER
Majority Leader, Harry Reid
President Pro Tempore, Robert Byrd
Term
Functions of subcommittee's of Congress
Definition
-introducing amendments
-having mark-up sessions
-public hearings are held
-debates, bargaining, and compromises
Term
Functions of the House Rules Committee?
Definition
in charge of determining under what rule other bills will come to the floor
Term
Modified Closed Rule
Definition
prohibits amendments to some sections of a bill and allows them to others
Term
Cloture Vote / Unanimous consent agreement
Definition
The U.S. has no limits on floor debate which may include a filibuster, subject to the Cloture Vote / Unanimous Consent Agreement
Term
A skilled politician who is the chief strategist and legislative leader of the opposition in the Senate
Definition
minority leader
Term
Unanimous consent
Definition
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.
Term
Unanimous Consent Agreement
Definition
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".
Term
What is the purpose of the conference committees?
Definition
reconciling differences in legislation that has passed in both chambers
Term
Mark-up
Definition
Line by line revision of provisions of a bill
Term
Nancy Pelosi
Definition
Speaker of the House of Reps.
Term
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
Definition
weakening of power of the speaker
Term
Most of the work in Congress is done where? By who?
Definition
Where - outside of the sessions
Who - by committees and subcommittees
Term
Standing committees
Definition
these committees are set up permanently, as specified in the House and Senate Rules. These committees are the first stop for potential new laws.
Term
Locke
Definition
"tabla rossa" - at birth your mind is a blank page.
individuals come together and promote natural rights: life, liberty, and property
Term
Rousseau
Definition
Social contract (book) - ppl living in a state of nature have been corrupted by civilization
Term
Montesque
Definition
concept of separation of powers
Term
PROBLEMS WITH ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
Definition
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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