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Why did the Federalists advocate for a strong executive branch, as outlined in Federalist No. 70?
Why did the Federalists advocate for a strong executive branch, as outlined in Federalist No. 70?
- To decentralize governmental authority.
- To enable the president to act swiftly and decisively. (correct)
- To ensure the legislative branch is not checked.
- To limit the power of the judicial branch.
Which principle of the judicial branch means relying on precedents set by prior decisions?
Which principle of the judicial branch means relying on precedents set by prior decisions?
- Senatorial courtesy
- Stare decisis (correct)
- Judicial review
- Original jurisdiction
What role does an executive bureaucracy play?
What role does an executive bureaucracy play?
- Enforces and implements policies. (correct)
- Interprets the constitutionality of laws.
- Nominates federal judges.
- Creates new laws.
What is the purpose of a conference committee in the legislative process?
What is the purpose of a conference committee in the legislative process?
How does the trustee model of representation differ from the delegate model?
How does the trustee model of representation differ from the delegate model?
In a unified government, which outcome is most likely?
In a unified government, which outcome is most likely?
What is the composition of the 'iron triangle'?
What is the composition of the 'iron triangle'?
What is the primary distinction between a standing committee and a select or special committee?
What is the primary distinction between a standing committee and a select or special committee?
A congress member is most likely to act as a politico when?
A congress member is most likely to act as a politico when?
In a divided government, which of the following is most likely to occur?
In a divided government, which of the following is most likely to occur?
Flashcards
Executive Checks
Executive Checks
A system where the executive branch can limit the power of the legislative branch.
President Ready
President Ready
The president can act quickly and is prepared for action to tackle any task.
Stare Decisis
Stare Decisis
The principle that courts should follow precedents set in prior decisions.
Senatorial Courtesy
Senatorial Courtesy
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Iron Triangle
Iron Triangle
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Standing Committee
Standing Committee
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Select or Special Committee
Select or Special Committee
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Conference Committee
Conference Committee
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Trustee Model
Trustee Model
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Delegate Model
Delegate Model
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Study Notes
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The text is a Government Unit 2 review
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The Federalist #70 advocates for a strong executive
- A strong executive keeps the legislative branch in check
- The President can act quickly and is suitable for office
Judicial Branch
- Supreme Court
- There are no qualifications to be on the Supreme Court
- Senatorial courtesy means members respect other's choices.
- Stare decisis means that prior decisions are upheld
Executive Bureaucracy
- Responsible for day-to-day tasks
- Iron triangle: Interest groups, bureaucracy, and Congress all assist each other, acts like an alliance
Congressional Committees
- Standing committee: a permanent committee
- Select or Special committee: limited time for a specific committee
- Conference committee: House and Senate resolve disagreements about a bill
- Trustee Model of Representation: Congresspeople use their own conscience
- Delegate Model of Representation: Congresspeople always follow their people
- Politico Model of Representation: A Congress member is a delegate about an issue their people care about, but a trustee about an issue they do not care about
Unified and Divided Government
- Unified government: One party controls the House, Senate, and Presidency, and a lot gets done
- Divided government: Party control is divided between the House, Senate, and Presidency; not a lot gets done
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Description
This review covers Federalist #70's argument for a strong executive. It also touches upon the judicial branch, the executive bureaucracy's daily tasks and iron triangle dynamic. Furthermore, congressional committees from the standing to conference types, and representation models are specified here.
