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How many representatives does the House of Representatives have? 435 How many senators does the senate have? 100 The process of determining the number of representatives to which each state is entitles in the U.S. House of Representatives based on the census. Apportionment The census happens every how many years to determine how many representatives each state gets? 10 years The process of drawing Unites States electoral district boundaries, often in response to population changes determined by the results of the census. Redistricting

Drawing congressional districts to the advantage of the political party that controls the state's legislatures. Gerrymandering This amendment says that the senate will be directly elected by the people, not state legislatures. 17th amendment This amendment moved when congress starts meeting from March to January 3rd. 20th amendment Which amendment says that pay raises do not take effect until his/her term is expired. 27th amendment The term for any attempt to block or delay senate action on a bill or other matter by debating it at length, by offering numerous procedural motions, or by any other delaying or obstructive action. Filibuster The only procedure by which the Senate can or other matter, and thereby overcome a filibuster. Under the cloture rule, the senate may limit consideration of a pending matter to 30 additional hours, but only by three-fifths of the full senate, normally 60 votes. Cloture

A holder of this may exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention for a limited lifetime. Patent Protects published and unpublished original works, including works in lit, music, art, architecture, software, and choreography. Copyright Protects the words, phrases, symbols, or logos used to identify the source of goods or services from usage by other competitors. Trademark Who are the SC state senators? Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott What are the requirements to be a senator?

1. Must be at least 30 years old
2. Must live in the state he/she represents.
3. Elected by the people
4. Term is 6 years. What are the requirements to be in the House of representatives?
5. 25 years old
6. Live in state your elected.
7. Elected based on population.

4. Term is 2 years Why is there a difference between how long a Senator hold their office compared to how long a member of the House of Representatives holds theirs? House is elected every 2 years because it makes them more responsible to the wills of the people. Senate is elected every 6 years because your always going to have stability and people with experience. What are the powers that only the House has?
5. All bills to raise revenue must originate in the house.
6. Select the president in case of a tie.
7. Role in impeachment is to bring the charges. What are the powers that only the senate has?
8. Advise and consent all treaties and appointments.
9. Select the vice president in case of a tie.
10. Role in impeachment is to act as a jury to decide if guilty or not. How many representatives does the state of SC have? 7 A system of government in which a single rule exercises a supreme power based on heredity or divine right. Monarchy

A type of monarchy where the King or queen has all the power. Ex: Saudi Arabia Absolute Monarchy A type of monarchy where the King or queen has no real power; its just ceremonial. Ex: United Kingdom Constitutional Monarchy Pro: Efficient way of carrying out decisions and policies. Monarchy Pro: Clear line of succession. Monarchy Pro: Loyalty to monarch is a unifying power. Monarchy Con: Quality of leadership can vary dramatically from one generation to the next. Monarchy Con: Job of running a modern nation-state has become to big for many. Monarchy

A single person or group exercises supreme power based on its control of the military and police. Dictatorship A type of dictatorship where one person rules. Ex: Syria Autocracy A type of dictatorship where a small group, usually of the wealthy and elite, rule. Ex: Venezuela and North Korea Oligarchy Pro: Power centralized in the hands of a single military or political leader who can get things done efficiently. Dictatorship Pro: Control of the military and police allows dictator to maintain peace and order. Dictatorship Con: Power can be used to abuse citizens who oppose the dictator. Dictatorship Con: Dictators face serious legitimacy problems. Dictatorship

Headed by religious leaders. Ex: Iran; Ali Khamenei rules. He was appointed in 1989 by the assembly of experts. Theocracy Pro: Single, state-supported religion encourages political and social unity. Theocracy Pro: Ensures that political decisions are in line with peoples moral values and beliefs. Theocracy Con: Difficult to enforce religious unity. Theocracy Con: Religious minorities often marginalized or even persecuted. Theocracy Con: Religious warfare can break out as groups with differing beliefs fought for control of the government. Theocracy Only onw political party is allowed by the constitution to govern and the power is exercised by the leading members of the party. Single-Party State

Political, social, economic idealology of "common" ownership of "means of production." Ex: The Soviet Union from 1917-1990. Communism Pro: Easier to pass laws by avoiding the political wrangling common in multi-party states. Single-Party State Con: The views of the party elite may differ from the interest of the people as a whole, leading to social unrest. Single-Party State Con: People with differing political views are often shut out of the political process. Single-Party State Restricts basic freedoms such as freedom of speech and press. Single-Party State Public decisions are made directly by citizens meeting together in an assembly or voting by ballot. Direct Democracy Pro: Each citizen has an equal say in public affairs.

Direct Democracy Pro: Decisions have widespread support. Direct Democracy Con: Very time consuming for citizens. Direct Democracy Con: Majority always wins limiting the rights of the minority. Direct Democracy Voters elect lawmakers to represent them in the nations parliament; the leaders of the executive branch come from the ruling party in parliament. Parliamentary Democracy Pro: Members of the legislative majority usually vote with the prime minister on key issues, making it easier to get legislation passed. Parliamentary Democracy Con: No clear-cut separation between the executive and legislative branches. So no real check on the prime ministers powers. Parliamentary Democracy

Con: Prime minister can be forced to resign, leading to instability. Parliamentary Democracy Voters elect lawmakers to represent them in the legislature and a president to lead them in the executive branch. Presidential Democracy Pro: President may be more responsive to the public than to party concerns. Presidential Democracy Pro: Separation of executive and legislative powers allow each branch to watch over the other to prevent abuse. Presidential Democracy Pro: Fixed term of office creates stability. Presidential Democracy Con: No easy way to remove an unpopular president from power. Presidential Democracy Con: Gridlock may result when a President is not from the party that controls the legislature. Presidential Democracy

Con: Presidents can use their power to establish authoritarian regimes. Presidential Democracy Power rests with the people or their representatives. People elect their peers to operate the government on their behalf. The people then keep these representatives accountable by holding frequent elections. Ex: United States Republic Pro: Same as presidential democracy except it allows for greater freedom, individualism, and prosperity. Republic Con: Decisive government action is difficult. Republic Con: Long law making process. Republic Con: Possibility people will make a poor choice in voting for representatives. Republic A loose relationship among smaller political units. Central power is weak. Ex: Belgium Confederation

What are the 3 purposes of government?

1. Protect
2. Maintain Order
3. Provide Public Goods What document covered the idea of The Rule of Law/Limited Government? Magna Carta What document said that the Kings powers are not absolute which is the idea of Limited Government? Petition of Rights What document covered the idea of Individual Rights which included the right to petition the king, the right to bear arms, freedom from Cruel and Unusual Punishments, and the right to trial by jury? English Bill of Right First introduced idea that government was the result of a social contract between people and their rulers. (Popular Sovereignty) He believed people were too selfish to rule themselves so needed the protection of a strong ruler. Thomas Hobbs What are the parts of the Great Compromise?
4. Two House Legislature (bicameral)
5. Equal representation in the upper house of Congress (Senate)

3. Representation in the Lower house of congress (house of representatives) to be proportional to population. What are the parts of the 3/5 Compromise?
4. 3/5ths of slaves counted as population in determining representation to the House of Representatives.
5. 3/5ths of slaves would be counted for the purpose of determining taxation. What are the parts of the Trade Compromise?
6. Imports are taxed.
7. Exports are not taxed.
8. Fugitive slaves must be returned.
9. No ban on the slave trade for 20 years. What were Hobbes views on the social contract? First introduced idea that government was the result of a social contract between people and their rulers. (Popular Sovereignty) He believed people were too selfish to rule themselves so needed the protection of a strong ruler. What were Locke's views on the social contract stated in his Second Treatise on Government that appear in the Declaration of Independence? All people have natural rights and if government did not protect those rights the people had the right to overthrow and replace that government. (Individual Rights) What are the key ideas from Rousseau's The Social Contract that appear in the Declaration of Independence?

For a government formed by a social contract to be legit, it must be based on popular sovereignty (resides in the will of the people). What is the key idea from Montesquieu's The Spirit of Laws that helped to shape the U.S. Constitution? It introduced ideas of Separation of Powers in which governments are organized to prevent any one person or group from dominating others. What amendment changed how the President and Vice President are elected by putting them on the same ticket? 12th Amendment What amendment changed the date of when the president takes office from March to January? 20th Amendment What amendment established the presidential line of succession? 25th Amendment What amendment limited the president's term to two, four-year terms or a maximum of 10 years. 22nd Amendment What are the qualifications to be president?

1. 35 years old
2. 14 year resident
3. Natural born citizen

Each states number of electoral votes is _____________. Equal to the number of senators and representatives each state has. To win the presidency, a candidate needs how many electoral votes? 270 What happens if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes? The House of Representatives decides the presidency. What is the Presidential Line of Succession through the 6th person in line?

1. VP
2. Speaker of the House
3. President Pro Tempore
4. Secretary of State
5. Secretary of Treasury
6. Secretary of Defense What role of the president is this? Appoint high officials. Chief Executive What role of the president is this? Advise and Consent of Senate. Chief Executive

What role of the president is this? Power to fill vacancies in recess of senate. Chief Executive What role of the president is this? Control over budget. Chief Executive What role of the president is this? Power to recommend fiscal policies. Chief Executive What role of the president is this? Grant reprieves and pardons. Chief Executive What role of the president is this? Law enforcement. Chief Executive What role of the president is this? Veto Power Legislative Power What role of the president is this? Legislative proposals. Legislative Powers

What role of the president is this? Convene/adjourn congress in special circumstances. Legislative Powers What role of the president is this? Power to create treaties with the advice/consent of the Senate. Chief Diplomat What role of the president is this? Send and receive ambassadors. Chief Diplomat What role of the president is this? In charge of the military. Commander-in-chief What role of the president is this? Commissions all officers. Commander-in-chief What role of the president is this? Ceremonial functions such as taking the oath of office, ambassadors, delivering state of the union message. Chief of State What role of the president is this? Appoints the party chairman. Party Leader

What role of the president is this? Returns to the campaign trail to help elect congressional or gubernatorial candidates of his party. Party Leader Who are the authors of the Federalist Papers? John Jay (5), Alexander Hamilton (51), James Madison (29) How many essays are there in the federalist papers? 85 What is the purpose of the federalist papers? To explain the principles and structure of the constitution to gain support for the new one and encourage ratification. They tried to assure the people that the Constitution would be a positive change. Federalist paper #51 highlights the need for _______________. Separation of Powers Federalist paper #51 also touches on the idea of _______________ which provides great security against too much concentration of power by giving each branch necessary powers to resist power grabs from other branches. Checks and Balances

Federalist paper #51: Madison saw the ___________________ as being the most powerful branch but even argued that its power needed to e limited by dividing it into two separate branches with different powers and modes of election. Legislative Branch Federalist paper #78 was written by Alexander Hamilton to promote the _____________ of government. Judicial Branch Power resides in the will of the people. Popular Sovereignty Government does not have absolute power but rather is limited to those powers that the people have given it through the law. Limited Government Power is divided among three government branches to prevent any one person or group from having too much power. Separation of powers. Allows each branch to monitor and check the power of the others to prevent any abuse of government power. Checks and balances The power to review the constitutionality of laws passed by the legislative branch or actions taken by the executive branch.

Judicial Review Divides power between central government and states. Delegated powers= national gov. Reserved powers= states. Concurrent powers= shared powers. Federalism Civil liberties and basic rights are guranteed. Individual Rights