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35 Cards in this Set
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When does the federal governments budget year begin, and how many bills does it keep to take the government functioning?
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budget year begins October 1st and takes up 12 spending bills.
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What is the back up plan just in case all spending bills are not passed before the October 1st deadline?
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House passes Continuing Resolution which keeps the government running until NOV. 16th
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What does the acronym SCHIP stand for?
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State Children's Health Insurance Program
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What is the purpose of SCHIP and who does it benefit?
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Federally funded health insurance program for children in families not poor enough to qualify for Medicaid, kids 0-18 eligible if family earns up to 200% above federal poverty level.
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Who provides the funds for SHCHIP ?
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state determines eligibility and federal government provides funds to match state.
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Why do polls suggest that Bush's disapproval rating, and congress disapproval rating are so high and what has been the governments strong point?
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an unpopular war, hurricane Katrina response, scandles in the white house and congress. The economy may be the only thing strong for the Bush administration right now.
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What three points do Republicans need to hope for in the 2008 election?
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1.) Success in Iraq
2.)Quick caucass win by a popular nominee for president 3.)Hillary Clinton |
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In Ronald Brownstein's, "Clued Into Politics." What does he mean by the term you have to often work to lose?
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money often goes to the incumbent, redistricing, name recognition, and PORK (bringing projects to your district)
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Why did the framers list Congress first in the constitution?
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Showed the framers wanted and were interested in establishing a center of government.
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How does a bill become a law?
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1. Referred to a committee in originating chamber
2. Committees hold hearings, review information 3. Committees change bill 4. Committees can vote in favor or against 5. Passed, bill goes to full chamber (on rare occasion committee will oppose but send to full chamber anyway) 6. Full chamber debates 7. Full chamber can amend 8. Full chamber votes - in Senate 60 votes required to ends debate - in house majority vote ends debate 9. Bill passes, sent to other chamber, process begins again 10. If 2nd chamber passes bill in exact same form, goes to president 11. If 2nd chamber passes different version, two chambers must agree on single version 12. Usually conference committee established 13. Final version approved, goes to president 14. President can sign bill into law or veto, send back 15. 2/3 vote in House (288) and Senate (67) needed to override |
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What is Congress main function?
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to make laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers
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What are specific powers of Congress?
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- establish and collect taxes - borrow $ - regulate commerce among states and with foreign nations
- establish uniform rule of naturalization - coin $ - establish post offices - promote progress of science and arts - declare war - raise and support army |
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What did the 25th amendment establish?
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established a process to fill vice presidency vacancy?
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What are the President's power's when it comes to foreign affairs?
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The president is more powerful than Congress. He is to be commander in chief of the navy and army, make treaties with advice and consent of congress, receive ambassadors, and appoint federal judges
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What are the President's power's when it comes to domestic affairs?
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Gives Congress information on the state of the union, recommend legislation, the power to pardon, take care that the laws be faithfully executed.
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What are the keys to having success in a political election?
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Recruit Quality Candidate, well known,
raise $, Understand incumbents have advantage but aren’t perfect |
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What must Congressional and Party Campaign Committees do in order to run a successful campaign?
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> be persuasive
> raise substantial amounts of $ > be strategic |
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According to a survey done in Forbes Magazine, do endorsements matter? Is one a good thing?
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Oprah does not influence vote: 70%
Oprah does influence vote: 30% -Of the 30%: 15% would be more likely to vote for that candidate, 15% less likely 37% say their governor’s endorsement might affect their vote, BUT 19% say they’d be more likely to vote for that candidate, 18% say less likely 30% say the endorsement from their minister might affect their vote, BUT 18% said they’d be more likely to vote for that candidate, 12% say less likely |
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List some facts about Pennsylvania?
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*Sixth largest state (12.4 million people)
*Chief industries are agriculture *Transition from heavy industry and economy very difficult *Income at national average *Poverty rate below national average * Large senior population *Philadelphia and Pittsburg *Moderate minority population (14% non-white) *In 2000 Gore defeated Bush by 204,000 votes *In 2004 Kerry defeated Bush by 1,411,000 votes *Last voted for a Republican presidential candidate in 1988 |
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Outline the political landscape of Pennsylvania?
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*Republican state legislature passes pay raise
*A lot of state legislature incumbents lose in primary *Two Republican congressmen involved in scandal -Don Sherwood: 5 year affair with woman who accused him of assault -Curt Weldon: suspected of maneuvering government contracts to his daughters consulting firm *Bush’s approval rating in decline *Green party candidate (Carl Romanelli) wasn’t on ballot |
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List some facts about Virginia?
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*12th largest state (7.6 million)
*Chief industries are services and trade (18% work for government) *Income well above national average *Poverty rate well below national average *Northern Virginia vs. rest of state *High minority population *Military bases Norfolk and Quantico |
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Outline the political landscape of Virginia?
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-1 Democratic and 1 Republican U.S. Senator - Governor election in 2005 and 2009 (off years) -State legislature race in 2000
-Had elected Democratic governors in 2001 and 2005 -Not on national political radar during summer 2006 -60% of Virginia population growth occurs in Northern Virginia -Bush approval at 42% -Amendment for urging to ban same gender marriage on the ballot *Republican Incumbent George Allen -running for 2nd term -very conservative -former governor -closely tied to Bush -strong fundraiser ($6 million) -potential 2008 presidential candidate gaffe prone- the “macaca” moment *Challenger Democratic Jim Webb -former navy secretary under Ronald Reagan -former Republican -conservative on social issues |
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What does Article 1, section 8 say?
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Congress has the power to "promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries."
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What did the Clayton Anti-Trust Act prohibit?
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local price cutting to freeze out competitors, exclusive selling or leasing, and ofther forms of price discrimination, interoperate stock holdings, persons serving simultaneously as directors or related corporations
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What did the Clayton Anti-Trust Act affirm?
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ability to sue a company to enforce things prohibited, right of unions to strike, boycott, and picket, and gave Federal Trade Commission the power to issue cease and desist orders when illegal activites had been proven.
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On September 27th, 2006 Representivie Mark Foley (R-FL) resigned?
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It became pblic that he had sent sexually explicit emails and instant messages to boys under 18 who were serving as congressional pages. Aggravating scandal is the fact that: Foley a former co-chairman of House caucus on missing and exploited children.
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On June 30th, 1864 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant Bill that would do what?
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Set aside land in California, set precendent for 1872 Yellowstone National Park. First time ever land was set apart for preservation.
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In article 1, section 2 what are the qualifications for members of Congress?
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House - 25, citizen for 7 yrs., resident of state elected
senate - 30, citize for 9 yrs, resident of state elected |
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What are the three branches of Presidental Powers as outlined in Article 2, Section 2?
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Foreign Affairs, Domestic Affairs, Other Powers
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What are the forign affairs the president must handle?
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president more powerful than congress, commander in chief of navy and army, make treaty with advice and consent of congress, receive ambassadors, appoint federal judges.
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What are the Domestic affairs the president must handle?
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gives congress in information on state of the union, recommend legislation, power to pardon
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What are other powers the president must handle?
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tools of expansion, chief executive, commander in chief, signing statements, executive imunity
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Define Habeus Corupus?
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legal ability to have government explain to judge why one is being held
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What are steps to a successful election?
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recruit quality candidate, avoid primary fights, understand incumbants have advantage, raise money, well known
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What must congresional and party campaign commitees must?
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be persurasive, raise substantial amount of $, be strategic
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