Unit 2 Legislative Branch

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The Framers’ plan to have representatives focused on national, rather than personal, interests is reflected in

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a short term of office coupled with checks and balances on representatives’ powers.

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Most modern legislators view their position in Congress as a long-term career. How are they more likely to vote?

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As delegates of the people.

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How did the 17th Amendment effect a change that more closely matched the original goals of the Framers?

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Senators are now elected by, and held accountable to, the citizens of their State.

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James Madison saw the organization of Congress as “a necessary fence” against the “fickleness and passion” of the House of Representatives. How does this view compare with that of the Framers?

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Both would agree on the importance of senators’ longer term of office, with a broader constituency, allowing them to be less affected by popular opinion.

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How did the Supreme Court define Congress’ power over commerce in Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) and United States v. Lopez (1995)?

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Gibbons v. Ogden expanded congressional commerce powers, and United States v. Lopez made it clear that congressional commerce powers were limited.

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The step in the legislative process that most likely ensures that a bill will be debated in the House of Representatives is when:

• a member agrees to sponsor the bill.
• the clerk assigns the bill a number and title.
• a committee chairman reports the bill favorably.
• a subcommittee holds public hearings on the bill.

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a committee chairman reports the bill favorably.

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What action can the President take to oppose a bill to increase taxes?

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To veto the bill.

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An example of a concurrent resolution would be:

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a welcoming of the independence of the Republic of South Sudan issued by the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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The Supreme Court’s ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden

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relied upon the Necessary and Proper Clause and a broad interpretation of the Commerce Clause.

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How do the nonlegislative duties of Congress support the principle of checks and balances?

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The confirmation powers of Congress ensure that the President must appoint people acceptable to Congress.