Politics of the United States Questions
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The idea of states having sovereign immunity is directly related to which amendment?
In Supreme Court cases since the 1980s that bear on issues of federalism, how have the Court's decisions influenced the power of the states relative to the national government?
During his confirmation hearing, Chief Justice John Roberts stated that Roe v. Wade (1973) "is the settled law of the land." This statement suggests that in a future case that challenges the constitutionality of legislation restricting privacy and reproductive rights, which of the following should be a key factor in the court's ruling?a. Briefs submitted by interested partiesb. Contemporary societal normsc. The consensus of the other justicesd. Reliance on legal precedent
What were supporters of the new Constitution called?
Changed the date of the president taking office to Jan 20
Washington D.C. is allowed to have presidential electors
You do not have to be a witness against yourself in a criminal case
Limits the president to two terms or 10 years
What to do if the president has to be removed because of a disability
1. control industrial efforts related to war2. price and wage ceilings 3. ration food, clothing, etc. 4. suspend personal freedoms
The speaker of the house doesn't get to assume that position because they want the president to be able to nominate someone, but the appointed needs to be approved by both chambers of Congress; only needs a majority vote; under the 25th Amendment
It is supposed to be about civilian control of the military; provides more control of the military
1) president informs Congress2) the VP and a majority of the Cabinet inform Congress
United States citizens can have an income tax
Did not allow the Confederacy states to repay their debts
1. President must notify within 48 hour of sending troops somewhere2. President must remove troops within 60 days unless Congress gives approval for a longer duration
President of the Senate- only comes in when there is a tie and they need someone to break it and counts the electoral college votes
United States Senators will be elected by the people of their state
president resumes when he informs congress saying his is ready, but the VP and Cabinet can contest that he can't do his job and Congress has 21 days to decide
The electors must name who is the president or the vice president on their ballots