Flashcard on Legislative Branch and Government Structure

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Why did the founding fathers want the legislative branch to be the most powerful branch?

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It was the branch that was closest to the people and best promoted the idea of democracy.

Front

Which of these terms best describes a two-house system? Bicameral, Unicameral, Parliamentary, Oligarchy

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Bicameral

Front

What was the main reason the founding fathers created a bicameral legislative system?

Back

To balance the power between large and small states.

Front

What is the title of the person who presides over the House of Representatives?

Back

The Speaker of the House.

Front

Why is the census so important to states and their populations?

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It reallocates (redistributes) the 435 seats to different states depending on population changes.

Front

According to the cartoon, gerrymandering

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unfairly rigs the political system.

Front

What is the purpose of gerrymandering?

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Gerrymandering allows state legislatures to redraw district boundaries to help their political party.

Front

What is the role of the majority leader?

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To steer bills that are important to his party through Congress.

Front

How could the President make it difficult for the majority leader to do his job?

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He could veto bills brought to his desk.

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What type of government is the quote describing? “Good government is a collection of good laws. How, then, shall your laws be made? In a large and extensive country, it is impossible that all the people should assemble to make laws. The first necessary step, then, is to transfer power from the many to a few of the most wise—and allow them to create law.” – John Adams, Thoughts on Government, 1776

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Republic