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How is the legislative branch elected? - ANSWERCongress-
HOR:
-elected every 2 years (popular)
-25 years old,
-2 per state, appointed by legislature
-staggered 6-year terms
Senate:
30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of state
-Vice President is president of the Senate (only tie-breaking vote)
How is the judicial branch elected? - ANSWERappointed by the president and
confirmed by the senate
How is the executive branch elected? - ANSWERby the Electoral College--Indirect
Election
Commerce Clause - ANSWERClause stating that Congress can regulate interstate and
international commerce.
Necessary and Proper Clause - ANSWERconstitutional authorization for Congress to
make any law required to carry out its powers
Supremacy Clause - ANSWERConstitution is the supreme law of the land
Federalism - ANSWERA system in which power is divided between the national and
state governments
Dual sovereignty - ANSWERa system of government in which ultimate governing
authority is divided between two levels of government, a central government and
regional governments, with each level having ultimate authority over different policy
matters
Reserved powers - ANSWERPowers given to the state government alone
Concurrent Powers - ANSWERPowers held jointly by the national and state
governments.
What is the current Presidental election process? - ANSWEREvery four years, popular
vote and then electoral college ultimately decides
, What is the current Presidental nomination process? - ANSWERbegin with precinct
meetings where voters have the opportunity to become delegates to county convention,
country convention elects to state convention, state conventions nominate candidates
for national convention, primary is in each state
How is congressional districting conducted? - ANSWERHas to be equal in population
Hard money - ANSWERcampaign contributions donated directly to candidates
Soft money - ANSWERMoney raised in unlimited amounts by political parties for party-
building purposes. Now largely illegal
How is the executive branch structured? - ANSWERAll legislative authority is in
Congress, divided between House and Senate
Bureaucracy Oversight - ANSWERDone by the President and Congress by holding
hearings and appointments, and setting budget allowances
Presidental's Constitutional Powers - ANSWERPower to approve and veto bills,
commander in chief, represent the U.S. at a foreign level
Presidental's Inherent Powers - ANSWERAllow a president to respond during a crisis
Where does a bill go first? - ANSWERHas to be sponsored by a Congressman, then to
a committee in the House of Representatives
Criminal Law - ANSWERA law that defines crimes against the public order.
Civil Law - ANSWERA law that governs relationships between individuals and defines
their legal rights.
Public Law - ANSWERlaw dealing with the relationship between government and
individuals
Governer's Powers - ANSWERLocal, more than the Presidents,
How is a state legislature structured? - ANSWERJust like the National Legislature it is
bicameral and consists of a House of Representatives and a Senate.
What is the relationship between state and local government? - ANSWERStates have
both shared and reserved powers, states are modeled after the federal government,
each state has a constitution
What does local government finance look like? - ANSWERPrimary source is property
tax, in some states sales tax
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How is the legislative branch elected? - ANSWERCongress-
HOR:
-elected every 2 years (popular)
-25 years old,
-2 per state, appointed by legislature
-staggered 6-year terms
Senate:
30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of state
-Vice President is president of the Senate (only tie-breaking vote)
How is the judicial branch elected? - ANSWERappointed by the president and
confirmed by the senate
How is the executive branch elected? - ANSWERby the Electoral College--Indirect
Election
Commerce Clause - ANSWERClause stating that Congress can regulate interstate and
international commerce.
Necessary and Proper Clause - ANSWERconstitutional authorization for Congress to
make any law required to carry out its powers
Supremacy Clause - ANSWERConstitution is the supreme law of the land
Federalism - ANSWERA system in which power is divided between the national and
state governments
Dual sovereignty - ANSWERa system of government in which ultimate governing
authority is divided between two levels of government, a central government and
regional governments, with each level having ultimate authority over different policy
matters
Reserved powers - ANSWERPowers given to the state government alone
Concurrent Powers - ANSWERPowers held jointly by the national and state
governments.
What is the current Presidental election process? - ANSWEREvery four years, popular
vote and then electoral college ultimately decides
, What is the current Presidental nomination process? - ANSWERbegin with precinct
meetings where voters have the opportunity to become delegates to county convention,
country convention elects to state convention, state conventions nominate candidates
for national convention, primary is in each state
How is congressional districting conducted? - ANSWERHas to be equal in population
Hard money - ANSWERcampaign contributions donated directly to candidates
Soft money - ANSWERMoney raised in unlimited amounts by political parties for party-
building purposes. Now largely illegal
How is the executive branch structured? - ANSWERAll legislative authority is in
Congress, divided between House and Senate
Bureaucracy Oversight - ANSWERDone by the President and Congress by holding
hearings and appointments, and setting budget allowances
Presidental's Constitutional Powers - ANSWERPower to approve and veto bills,
commander in chief, represent the U.S. at a foreign level
Presidental's Inherent Powers - ANSWERAllow a president to respond during a crisis
Where does a bill go first? - ANSWERHas to be sponsored by a Congressman, then to
a committee in the House of Representatives
Criminal Law - ANSWERA law that defines crimes against the public order.
Civil Law - ANSWERA law that governs relationships between individuals and defines
their legal rights.
Public Law - ANSWERlaw dealing with the relationship between government and
individuals
Governer's Powers - ANSWERLocal, more than the Presidents,
How is a state legislature structured? - ANSWERJust like the National Legislature it is
bicameral and consists of a House of Representatives and a Senate.
What is the relationship between state and local government? - ANSWERStates have
both shared and reserved powers, states are modeled after the federal government,
each state has a constitution
What does local government finance look like? - ANSWERPrimary source is property
tax, in some states sales tax
