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Congress: Broken Branch Flashcards

1
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what are the 3 functions of congress?

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legislation, scrutiny and representation

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2
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who does congress legislate on behalf of?

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president, party and constituents

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3
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how may bills become legislation? what does this suggest?

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  • only 2% bills become legislation

- suggest Congress is unable to legislate to keep up with rapidly evolving society of America

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4
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why can not much hope be put in Congress for times of crisis?

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shows itself to be an organisation that values partisanship and individualism over legally protecting Americans

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5
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what has the issue of gun control showed about congress?

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deep divisions at heart of congress

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6
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what did Sandy Hook lead to?

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  • led to many in congress, along with calls for pres, to pursue reform
  • but no legislation could be passed
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how can failure to produce anti-gun legislation be seen as a good thing?

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  • showed congress as a strong tech in preventing knee-jerk legislation
  • respect the due process a bill ought to go through so that weak bills are not passed solely down to societal pressure
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what bill did trump fail to pass?

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proposed ban on abortions post 20 weeks not passed by republican controlled congress

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9
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what does strict scrutiny of congress mean?

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only bills passed are one that are worth implementation

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10
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what suggests legislation is broken?

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pork barrel politics

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11
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why are congressmen closely linked to state?

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due to 10th amendment and short election cycle

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12
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what does pork barrel politics show?

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congressmen manipulating system for their own gain

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13
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give an example of pork barrel politics?

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don young, got $400m for ‘bridge to nowhere’ in Alaska

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14
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how has increasing involvement of PGs improved congress?

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made legislating stronger

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why does involvement of PGs make legislating stronger?

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  • in age where politicians require ‘style over substance’ to gain office, IG can provide valuable expertise
  • IG allow for faster enactment of stronger laws
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how do IG help representation?

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ensure minorities view are taken into account, when 75% white congress cannot functionally represent them

17
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what has led to increase in PACs and money in politics?

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citizens united v FEC

18
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what did Max Baucus do?

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-due to $4m donation of Pharma, he only allowed his funders to attend healthcare associated meetings

19
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what does increasing money in politics mean for govt?

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govt caters for few rather than many

20
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how did average senate seat cost in 2018 mid-terms? what does this show?

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$25m shows it is pay to win

21
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how much did NRA give to McCain?

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$7m

22
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what did article 1, section 1 state?

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all power resides in executive

23
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why does exec need congress?

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to carry out electoral mandate

24
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how long was 2019 shutdown?

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35 days

25
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what led to 2019 shutdown?

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  • democratically controlled reps refused to fund Trump’s border wall
  • not enabling constitutional power of exec
26
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why did FF design a govt with C+B?

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so congress could exert power of exec

27
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why do congress not support trump?

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  • most unpopular pres in history
  • lowest approval ratings after 1yr and 2yrs
  • would be defying public trust
28
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why is it important congress reflects America?

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so that they can govern and legislate for everyone

29
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what % of congress is white?

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75% over-representation of 15%

30
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what % of congress are women?

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24%

31
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what kind of policy is becoming more prevalent?

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  • racial policy

- e.g. muslim ban and repeal fo DACA/DAPA

32
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how many women in house?

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102

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