ap gov unit 8 congress quiz 10/16

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2 categories of delegated powers

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enumerated (in constitution) and implied (not in constitution)

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what are three enumerated powers?

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coin money, control interstate commerce, foreign relations, declare war

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what are three implied powers

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creation of national bank, immigration laws, creating a federal minimum wage

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what are reserved powers? 3 examples?

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powers only the states have; control elections, marriage/divorce, monitor intrastate commerce, certify professionals

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what are concurrent powers? three examples?

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powers shared by the federal and state governments; power to tax, borrow money, enforce laws

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what is the annual salary of HOR and Senate members?

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$174,000

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what is an average House of Representatives member for Republicans? Democrats?

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R: mostly white males, christian/protestant, in their 50s, usually married

D: mostly white males with some minorities (Black, Asian-American, more women than R), in their 50s as well, mostly christian/protestant (with some exceptions)

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what is an average Senate member for Republicans? Democrats?

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R: mostly white males, christian/protestant, in their 60s, usually married

D: mostly white males with some minorities (Black, Asian-American, more women than R), in their 60s as well, mostly christian/protestant (with some exceptions)

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what is casework? how does this help the incumbent?

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Casework is service that directly helps constituents (like a letter of recommendation for the military). Helps the incumbent because hopefully the voter will remember this nice deed.

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what is pork barrel spending?

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congressmen get federal funds/grants for projects in their state/district level (like the big military base in SC from Storm Thurmond), helps the incumbent's reelection