Government

Fed 51, Fed 52, Fed 62, and other

End of gov.?

Justice

what does fed 51cover?

Seperation of powers and checks and balances

What does Fed 52 cover?

The House

Requirenments for house reps?

Must be at least 25 yrs old, a citizen for at least 7 years, must be a U.S. resident at time of election.

Why are the terms for House reps so short?

It allows for people to learn what the person’s intentions.

What does Fed 62 cover?

The senate

Quaifications for the Senate Reps

Must be at least 30 yrs old, Must have been a U.S. citizen for at least 9 yrs, a resident of the state they are representing

Reasons for equal rep per state

protecting less populated states

Balancing power

Checks and Balances

Deliberative role

protections offered by Senate

Equal Rep

Two stage voting

What was the verdict in the McCulloch v. Maryland court case?

Fed gov. has implied powers and states can not tax federal gov.

Reason for the McCulloch v. Maryland court case?

Congress has implied powers to pass laws that are “Necessary and Proper”

Fed 78

Judiciary powers

Life term for Judiciary

Insured that judges were unbiased and not focused on politics

What is the weakest branch?

Judiciary

Why is the judiciary the weakest branch?

Lacks force and will, dependant on other branches and can only judge

What does Judiciary enforce?

The constitution

Mabury v. Madison Decision

Courts have the power to declare laws that are passed by Congress as unconstitutional.

Fed 70

Executive power

Fed 74

Pres Pardons