unit 2 review

What happens if there’s a tie?

The house decides the president and the senate decides the vice president

when is election day

november

when is the electoral vote cast

december

Why was the Electoral Count Reform Act created?

To modernize the outdated electoral count act

what does th electoral count reform act mainly address?

what congress does after electors are sent forward from states

baker v carr

population shifts to urban centers, rural votes had more weight (never reapportioned)

shaw v reno

racial gerrymandering (14th)

house term, senate term

2, 4

some enumerated powers of congress

lay and collect taxes; pay debts and borrow money; regulate commerce; coin money;

confirm nominations

senate

ratify treaties

senate

initiate tax/revenue bills

house

impeachment (h/s)

house

rules committee

house

filibuster (h/s)

senate

trustee

not input

politico

in between

delegate

act in accordance with constituents

What Article in the Constitution establishes the executive branch?

II

What are the roles and power of POTUS?

Commander in chief, treaties, state of the union

What is the War Powers Resolution?

60 days before congress, notify by 48 hours, Not much effect

22

two terms

fed 78

supreme court is the highest, federal judiciary has the power to determine whether statutes are constitutional

stare decisis

adhere to the precedent

judicial activism

judges use their personal views when making decisions, can be seen as overstepping

How can Congress check the Judicial Branch?

impeach judges, modify impact with legislation

How can POTUS check the Judicial Branch

Can appoint federal judges/issue pardons