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implied power (definition) - (Answer)the powers not specifically detailed in the U.S. Constitution but
inferred as necessary to achieve the objectives of the national government.
enumerated powers (definition) - (Answer)The powers given explicitly to the federal government by
the Constitution (Article I, Section 8); power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce, raise and
support armies, declare war, coin money, and conduct foreign affairs.
inherent powers (definition) - (Answer)the powers neither enumerated nor implied but assumed to
exist as a direct result of the country's existence
Powers of the Legislative Branch - (Answer)tax citizens, set the budget, regulate commerce, declare
war, provide advice and consent on appointments, impeach individuals, oversee the powers of the
judicial and executive branches
Implied Congressional powers - (Answer)oversee branches of government
Enumerated Congressional powers - (Answer)the power to levy and collect taxes, declare war, raise an
army and navy, coin money, borrow money, regulate commerce among the states and with foreign
nations, establish federal courts and bankruptcy rules, establish rules for immigration and
naturalization, and issue patents and copyrights
Inherited Congressional Powers - (Answer)the power to control borders of the state, the power to
expand the territory of the state, and the power to defend itself from internal revolution or coups
Ways the legislative branch engages in checks and balances with other branches - (Answer)advice and
consent, impeachment, and oversight
Congress exercising its power under the Commerce Clause - (Answer)Regulate commerce, set
minimum wages, prohibiting discrimination in workforce
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How a bill becomes a law - (Answer)1) The bill is introduced and given to the appropriate standing
committee.
2) The bill is sent to the Rules Committee.
3) The bill is debated in the House of Representatives and Senate with the possibility of a filibuster in
the Senate.
4) The bill is voted upon by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
5) The bill is sent to the conference committee to form one unified bill.
6) The unified bill is sent back to the House of Representatives and Senate to be voted upon.
7) The bill goes to the president for signature or veto. If vetoed, Congress has the ability to override
the veto.
legislation process - (Answer)?????
standing committee - (Answer)permanent committees that exist from session to session for the
purpose of researching, writing, and introducing proposed pieces of legislation
select committee - (Answer)temporary committees established to investigate a particular issues or
policy area not covered by a standing committee.
joint committee - (Answer)Committees that have both members of the House of Representatives and
the Senate serving and working together.
conference committee - (Answer)a type of joint committee whose job it is to form one unified bill
from of different versions of the same piece of legislation passed by the House of Representatives and
the Senate to be sent to the President
Reapportionment - (Answer)the reallocation of seats in the House or Representatives based on
changes in a state's population since the last census
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redistricting - (Answer)the re-drawing of electoral districts to accommodate for changes in a state's
population based on the last census. The goal is to create districts that are equal in population
gerrymandering - (Answer)the illegal re-drawing of electoral districts to provide an unfair electoral
advantage based on political party or race.
census - (Answer)a population count. The United States completes a census every 10 years.
Importance of Census - (Answer)determines state's seats for congress, state's number of votes for
electoral college
Miller v. Johnson (1995) - (Answer)the Supreme Court ruled that, under the Constitution's Equal
Protection Clause, race could not be the "dominant and controlling" motivation for drawing
congressional districts.
Term limits for president - (Answer)2 terms, four years each
Duties of the President - (Answer)enforce laws; commander of military; foreign affairs; negotiate
treaties; nominate cabinet and justices; review and sign or veto bills; issue pardons; address Congress
yearly (State of the Union Address)
Impeachment Process - (Answer)1. House passes articles of impeachment by majority
2. Senate tries and 2/3 must convict
Evolution of Presidency - (Answer)1) Established at 1787 Constitutional Convention
2) Electoral College created
3) Presidential duties outlined in Constitution
implied power (definition) - (Answer)the powers not specifically detailed in the U.S. Constitution but
inferred as necessary to achieve the objectives of the national government.
enumerated powers (definition) - (Answer)The powers given explicitly to the federal government by
the Constitution (Article I, Section 8); power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce, raise and
support armies, declare war, coin money, and conduct foreign affairs.
inherent powers (definition) - (Answer)the powers neither enumerated nor implied but assumed to
exist as a direct result of the country's existence
Powers of the Legislative Branch - (Answer)tax citizens, set the budget, regulate commerce, declare
war, provide advice and consent on appointments, impeach individuals, oversee the powers of the
judicial and executive branches
Implied Congressional powers - (Answer)oversee branches of government
Enumerated Congressional powers - (Answer)the power to levy and collect taxes, declare war, raise an
army and navy, coin money, borrow money, regulate commerce among the states and with foreign
nations, establish federal courts and bankruptcy rules, establish rules for immigration and
naturalization, and issue patents and copyrights
Inherited Congressional Powers - (Answer)the power to control borders of the state, the power to
expand the territory of the state, and the power to defend itself from internal revolution or coups
Ways the legislative branch engages in checks and balances with other branches - (Answer)advice and
consent, impeachment, and oversight
Congress exercising its power under the Commerce Clause - (Answer)Regulate commerce, set
minimum wages, prohibiting discrimination in workforce
,WGU C963 EXAM BUNDLED COMPLETED AND GRADED A !!DOWNLOAD TO PASS!!!
How a bill becomes a law - (Answer)1) The bill is introduced and given to the appropriate standing
committee.
2) The bill is sent to the Rules Committee.
3) The bill is debated in the House of Representatives and Senate with the possibility of a filibuster in
the Senate.
4) The bill is voted upon by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
5) The bill is sent to the conference committee to form one unified bill.
6) The unified bill is sent back to the House of Representatives and Senate to be voted upon.
7) The bill goes to the president for signature or veto. If vetoed, Congress has the ability to override
the veto.
legislation process - (Answer)?????
standing committee - (Answer)permanent committees that exist from session to session for the
purpose of researching, writing, and introducing proposed pieces of legislation
select committee - (Answer)temporary committees established to investigate a particular issues or
policy area not covered by a standing committee.
joint committee - (Answer)Committees that have both members of the House of Representatives and
the Senate serving and working together.
conference committee - (Answer)a type of joint committee whose job it is to form one unified bill
from of different versions of the same piece of legislation passed by the House of Representatives and
the Senate to be sent to the President
Reapportionment - (Answer)the reallocation of seats in the House or Representatives based on
changes in a state's population since the last census
, WGU C963 EXAM BUNDLED COMPLETED AND GRADED A !!DOWNLOAD TO PASS!!!
redistricting - (Answer)the re-drawing of electoral districts to accommodate for changes in a state's
population based on the last census. The goal is to create districts that are equal in population
gerrymandering - (Answer)the illegal re-drawing of electoral districts to provide an unfair electoral
advantage based on political party or race.
census - (Answer)a population count. The United States completes a census every 10 years.
Importance of Census - (Answer)determines state's seats for congress, state's number of votes for
electoral college
Miller v. Johnson (1995) - (Answer)the Supreme Court ruled that, under the Constitution's Equal
Protection Clause, race could not be the "dominant and controlling" motivation for drawing
congressional districts.
Term limits for president - (Answer)2 terms, four years each
Duties of the President - (Answer)enforce laws; commander of military; foreign affairs; negotiate
treaties; nominate cabinet and justices; review and sign or veto bills; issue pardons; address Congress
yearly (State of the Union Address)
Impeachment Process - (Answer)1. House passes articles of impeachment by majority
2. Senate tries and 2/3 must convict
Evolution of Presidency - (Answer)1) Established at 1787 Constitutional Convention
2) Electoral College created
3) Presidential duties outlined in Constitution
