AP GoPO Unit 2a and 2b Review Flashcard

Front

The power of impeachment is a power held by the _________ branch as a check on the other branches.

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Legislative

Front

In which part of the Constitution would one find the powers of the President?

Back

Article 2, Sec. 2

Front

The Bill of Rights includes the first ________ amendments to the US Constitution.

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10

Front

Which power is the president able to use as a check on the power of Congress?

Back

Veto

Front

The Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution is often popularly referred to as the __________ Clause.

Back

Elastic

Front

Which of these was NOT one of the authors of The Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson

Front

The doctrine of __________ powers holds that the federal government has powers beyond those specifically enumerated in the Constitution.

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Implied

Front

This type of congressional committee is formed temporarily for a specific purpose, often pertaining to an investigation.

Back

Select

Front

The natural advantage that the current occupant of a Senate or House seat typically has in an election is known as _____________ .

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Incumbency

Front

A filibuster can only be broken by a vote for _________ .

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Cloture