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21 Cards in this Set
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With just a fraction of its seats up for election at any one time, the Senate is the sole _________ in congress |
continuous body |
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Congress must meet formally at least twice during each _______ to carry out the business of lawmaking |
term |
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Voters choose among candidates running exclusively in their districts under the ______ system of election |
single-member district |
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An emergency may prompt the president to call a(n) ________ of congress |
special session |
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Seats in the house of representatives are _______ among the states according to their populations |
apportioned |
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States with only one member in the house of representatives use the _________ system to elect their representative |
at-large |
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A charge levied by the government, first paid by one person, then passed to another |
indirect tax |
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The exclusive legal right to copy, sell, or publish by a piece of creative work |
copyright |
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A grant for the exclusive right to make, use, or sell new or improved inventions |
patent |
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A legal proceeding for distributing to creditors the assets of those unable to pay their debts |
bankruptcy |
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A charge levied by the government, to be paid only by the person to whom it is imposed |
direct tax |
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someone seeking to limit the powers of congress to its expressed power and only the most vital implied powers |
strict constructionist |
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The implied powers are based on the ________, giving Congress the ability to carry out its expressed powers |
Necessary and Proper clause |
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An ________ would argue for a narrow interpretation of the powers of congress |
strict constructionist |
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The ___________ authorizes Congress to regulate all commercial interactions between states |
commerce power |
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Under the 25th amendment, the president nominates a _______ to the vice presidency |
sucessor |
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The federal government has often relied on _______ to pay for wars or social programs |
deficit financing |
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A _________ favors a broad interpretation of the Constitution, which would extend the powers of congress |
liberal constructionist |
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Some country doctors once accepted livestock as payment for medical bills, but most creditors today demand to be paid in ________ |
legal tender |
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The power to ________ provides a way of bringing charges against the president for any high crimes and misdemeanors committed while in office |
impeach |
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An __________ is a monetary sum first paid by one person and then passed on to another |
indirect tax |
