polisci week 4b part 1

Gerrymandering

The process of redrawing election district lines to favor a particular party.

Packing

A method of gerrymandering where voters of a particular group are concentrated into as few districts as possible to guarantee outcomes in those districts.

Cracking

A method of gerrymandering where voters of a particular group are divided across multiple districts to dilute their voting power.

Polarization

The increasing ideological distance between political parties in Congress, leading to less overlap and cooperation.

Express Powers

The powers explicitly stated in Article 2 of the Constitution, such as making treaties and commanding the military.

Implied Powers

Powers that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are inferred from expressed powers, enabling the President to fulfill those powers.

Delegated Powers

Powers granted by Congress to the President to help fulfill legislative duties.

Executive Privilege

The right of the President to withhold information from the public regarding confidential communications with advisors.

State of the Union Address

An annual speech by the President to Congress outlining the nation's current situation and legislative agenda.

Veto Process

The mechanism by which the President can reject legislation passed by Congress, which can be overridden by a two-thirds majority.

Pocket Veto

A special veto exercised by the President by not signing a bill within 10 days while Congress is adjourned, effectively killing the bill.

Watergate Scandal

A political scandal involving President Nixon that led to his resignation and established the limits of executive privilege.

Checks and Balances

A system that ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful, including limits on presidential power.

Bipartisanship

The cooperation between two political parties, which has become more challenging in a polarized Congress.

Legislative Powers

Powers held by the President that influence the lawmaking process, such as vetoing bills and engaging with Congress.

What is Gerrymandering?

The process of redrawing election district lines to favor a particular party.

What is Packing in the context of gerrymandering?

A method of gerrymandering where voters of a particular group are concentrated into as few districts as possible to guarantee outcomes in those districts.

What is Cracking?

A method of gerrymandering where voters of a particular group are divided across multiple districts to dilute their voting power.

What does Polarization refer to in politics?

The increasing ideological distance between political parties in Congress, leading to less overlap and cooperation.

What are Express Powers?

The powers explicitly stated in Article 2 of the Constitution, such as making treaties and commanding the military.

What are Implied Powers?

Powers that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are inferred from expressed powers, enabling the President to fulfill those powers.

What are Delegated Powers?

Powers granted by Congress to the President to help fulfill legislative duties.

What is Executive Privilege?

The right of the President to withhold information from the public regarding confidential communications with advisors.

What is the State of the Union Address?

An annual speech by the President to Congress outlining the nation's current situation and legislative agenda.

What is the Veto Process?

The mechanism by which the President can reject legislation passed by Congress, which can be overridden by a two-thirds majority.

What is a Pocket Veto?

A special veto exercised by the President by not signing a bill within 10 days while Congress is adjourned, effectively killing the bill.

What was the Watergate Scandal?

A political scandal involving President Nixon that led to his resignation and established the limits of executive privilege.

What are Checks and Balances?

A system that ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful, including limits on presidential power.

What is Bipartisanship?

The cooperation between two political parties, which has become more challenging in a polarized Congress.