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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To modernize the outdated electoral count act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
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