Why do prime ministers typically not have to deal with a divided government?

They work closely with both the legislative and executive branches.

How are Article III courts distinguished from Article I courts?

Article III courts and Article I courts are both part of the U.S. judicial system, but they are distinguished by their creation, powers, and functions.

Why did Trump have many judicial vacancies to fill?

Due to the timing of his term, the strategy of his predecessor, and the role of Senate Republicans.

Why do the authors make a distinction between Congress declaring war and Congress authorizing the use of force?

Congress can declare war and has the sole power to do so. While Congress also has the power to authorize the use of force, it is not as comprehensive and is more limited.

What has been the fate of the 2001 AUMF?

It remains intact but has fewer powers.

How does the delegate view of representation differ from the trustee view?

The delegate is represented, while the trustee is appointed to make decisions and is trusted to do so.

What is the relationship between pork barrel spending and earmarks?

They both involve spending that is considered wasteful.

What is the current status of earmarks?

There is $1.4 trillion of federal money available that community-based nonprofits and schools can access.

What is the difference between descriptive representation and substantive representation?

Descriptive: relates to who is being represented. Substantive: relates to what is being represented.

How long is a Congress?

A congressional session lasts around a year. Senate members serve terms of 6 years, while House members serve terms of 2 years.

Besides lawmaking, what other activities does Congress do?

Checks on the executive branch Approves/makes budget Can impeach Gives advice/consent Ratification Decide services Make committees Separate out powers given Declare war Amend constitution Investigate and public hearings

What distinct powers does the Constitution give to the House of Representatives?

Taxation Impeachment Elects the President in the event of a tie Representation based on population

What distinct powers does the Constitution give to the Senate?

Advice and Consent Ratify Treaties Impeachment Trials Filibuster/Cloture (Extend Debate) Has Equal Representation of Each State

What are the effects of bicameralism?

Bicameralism causes all processes to take a lot longer in time. It stops any one person or group from making a decision that isn’t checked. For example, if the House and Senate vote on a new law, they send it to the President, and he can veto it. Then Congress can check the President by going against the veto if needed too.

What does a filibuster do?

A filibuster delays or blocks a bill by extending the debate.

How many votes are required for cloture?

Three-fifths of the Senate, or 60 votes, because there are 100 members.

What is a standing committee?

- Permanent committee - Reviews the rules - Discusses matters specific to the committee/topic

What is the duty of a whip?

The whip helps the leader of the committee monitor the members.

Why are political parties so fundamental in Congress?

- Major parties have more influence in committees. - They provide structure for organizing legislative activities.

What power does a committee chair have?

- Set the agenda - Refer bills to subcommittees - Monitor committee meetings and organizations - Manage witnesses and testimony - Represent the majority party - Oversee various committee functions

What is the main reason presented by Hibbing and Theiss-Morse as to why the public doesn’t like Congress?

The public believes that the political processes take too much time and make it difficult to get anything done.

How was presidential rhetoric different in the 18th and 19th centuries from what presidents do today?

- They differed in tone - Style - Methods of communication

Norms are shared, often unwritten rules or expectations that govern behavior within a group, society, or culture.

How is a prime minister different from an American president regarding how they are selected for office?

Prime Minister: Chosen by Parliament President: Elected by the public in the US

Why do prime ministers typically not have to deal with divided government?

The legislative and executive branches work closely together, so the government doesn’t have many differences of opinion.

What are the roles of a president that are given by the Constitution? What powers does the Constitution give under each role?

- Commander in Chief: (head of armed forces) appoints them (Congress checks all of this and is the only entity that can declare war) (only for defensive purposes) - Veto: has to send a message about why he vetoes if he rejects it (check on this too because if ⅔ of both chambers vote it in anyway, it becomes law) - Clemency: mercy, pardons, and commutations - Appoints: executive branch, judges, and ambassadors, with advice from the Senate. - Chief Executive: take care, vesting, appoint - Chief Legislator: veto, report, recommend, special session (Congress meeting), adjournment power (only if Congress disagrees on time, never been used) - Chief Diplomat: ambassador, treaties (Senate ⅔), recognition of countries

How have “extra-constitutional” roles of the president typically come about? What are these roles?

- Congress decides that the president can be authorized to do certain things that assist them. - Some roles include being in control during a crisis and serving as a moral leader.

What does a head of state do?

The head of state serves as the symbolic leader and representative of a country. This role is often associated with ceremonial duties and acts as the embodiment of the state's unity and continuity.

How does the constitutional language differ when comparing legislative powers to presidential ones?

Legislative powers are broader, while presidential powers are more specific.

Which president has had the highest public approval rating ever? Why?

George H. W. Bush, due to his leadership during the Gulf War.

What entities make up the institutional presidency?

The institutional presidency refers to the structures, agencies, and staff that support and carry out the functions of the presidency in the United States.

Why do the authors contend the results of the US response to Hurricane Katrina and Cuba’s response to Hurricane Ike were very different?

The authors argued that the responses to Hurricane Katrina in the United States and Hurricane Ike in Cuba were very different due to a combination of political, social, and logistical factors. Some of these are that Cuba and the US have different systems. Cuba is state-centered while the US has distributed power. Cuba was more prepared overall for the hurricane.

What are the five qualities of Weber’s ideal administrative system?

1. They are a division of labor 2. Hierarchy of organization 3. Written rules and regulations 4. Impersonality 5. Employment based on technical qualifications

What are the dysfunctional features of a bureaucracy according to Weber?

According to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link-style DTlJ6d" href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&cs=1&sca_esv=b69d541478bc363a&q=Max+Weber&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjQjo3wpcKMAxXkv4kEHe0vInUQxccNegQIAxAB&mstk=AUtExfApZWhZHv64yzXvM_Jc5r-MT85zLTA25to-tNSi4xv_RV1I5VhDHZgDea4-w8KaiHi3iPAl02DNmd19h45fgjklDyaMntm4Yj-jW_Fdu_TO64NmQ4FSnrhr3yx4tnUFT35ktYxqaATuFMD7ihh9TnddeIyxxWb9_6iPkX_9PnhrlLRNf151v4f3gL7feu-zMR57&csui=3">Max Weber , dysfunctional features of bureaucracy include rigidity, impersonality, and the potential for an "iron cage" of rule-based control, which can stifle creativity, and individual initiative, and lead to inefficiency.

What does the Constitution say about the federal bureaucracy?

It doesn’t specify but it provides the framework that allows the bureaucracy to exist and function by establishing the powers of the executive branch, as well as the authority to create and manage various agencies and departments.

In the conflict between Hamilton and Jefferson, where did each stand in terms of the administration of the early republic?

Their differing visions were centered around the role of the federal government, the executive branch, and how to manage the nation's economic and political systems.

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What is federalism?

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Power is divided between two systems.

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What does modern federalism entail according to Peterson?

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Independent elections and political leaders.

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Why do legislators devote many resources to constituency service?

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To build and maintain voter support and trust.

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Which leadership position in the House of Representatives is provided for in the Constitution?

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Speaker of the House

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Why do Hibbing and Theiss-Morse distinguish between policy and process?

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To discuss how opinions differ based on knowledge and experiences.

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What do Hibbing and Theiss-Morse believe needs to be done about the dislike of Congress?

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Address institutional dysfunction, gridlock, and lack of responsiveness.

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How was presidential rhetoric different in the 18th and 19th centuries compared to today?

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It differed in tone, style, and methods of communication.

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