National government exam #3 pt. 1 Worksheet

voting citizens of a district from which a member of congress is elected
overwhelmingly re-elected
specific designation w/in a bill that directly funds the project in question
practice of trading votes on a bill in exchange for support on another
reallocation of seats in the house based on population
when congressional districts must be re-drawn as a result of reappointment
congressional districts that are drawn in a way that creates a political advantage
meeting of the members of a political party in one chamber
allows a senator to speak as long as they hold the floor
presidential decrees that carry the weight od law, meaning they have the same effect as a law passed by congress
broad powers granted to a president during a crisis
a select group of officials who advise the president and implement their agenda in specific policy areas
Described the executive branch, under recent president as an "imperial presidency"
Judicial review was established, decided whether laws were consistent w/ the constitution
review district courts decisions and ensure that laws are properly applied
the first court to hear a case
rulings based on legal precedent
review the decisions of a lower court and determine if law was correctly applied
If 4 justices wish to hear the case, the case is heard by the whole court
a type of treaty that is signed by the president and the head of foreign government
was activist, ended school segregation, strengthened rights and established miranda rights
Where in the constitution can expressed powers of the president be found?
managing the legislative process in the hosue
organizing votes and for brokering compromises among senators
managing floor debates, and holds few independent powers
establishes protocol if the president is physically incapacitated, and establishes the line of succession