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Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson differed over the meaning of federalism. Explain their positions in this feature of the Constitution. (54)
What was McCulloch v. Maryland about? (55-56)

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Explain how nullification became a feature of American political debate and how the issue was eventually settled.
Page 56

3. Bell-Ringer 1-28-09 What is dual federalism?
What are some ways in which states have opened the door to direct democracy? (59)

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What is grants-in-aid, categorical grant, revenue sharing, conditions of aid, and mandates, and block grants.
What are the four reasons that federal money seemed, to state officials, so attractive? (p61)

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Summarize the differences between Congress and Parliament? ( )

6. Copy the power of Congress. Page 320
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Copy the power of Congress.
Page 320

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What were the main issues in the development of the Senate?
What is a filibuster, cloture (Rule 22)
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Summarize the trends in the sex and race of members of Congress.
Pages

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What were the reasons why there were more new members to the House in the 1990s (3 reasons)? (327)
Why have congressional districts become safer for incumbent reelection? ( )

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Explain the three theories of how members of Congress vote. (pages )

11. Outline “Party Organization in the Senate” (334-335)
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Outline “Party Organization in the Senate” ( )

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Outline “Party Structure in the House” (top page 336)

13. Bell-Ringer 2-19-09 DEFINE Standing committees Select committees
Joint committees
Conference committees

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Explain the three types of resolutions Congress can pass (350)
The House Rules Committee adopts a “rule” governing the procedures under which a bill will be considered by the House. Explain the three types of rules available to the committee. ( )

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Define the four procedures for voting in the House of Representatives?
Pages
Voice vote
Division
Teller vote
Roll call vote

16. Bell-Ringer 2-24-09 What is the “Committee of the Whole”
What is a quorum
What is a quorum call
Read from “Floor Debate – House (353 to top of 354)
Define ( )
Multiple referral (advantages & disadvantages), when was it abolished?
Sequential referral
Discharge petition

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What is the “franking privilege?”
What is pork-barrel legislation (earmarks)?
Pages

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What is a caucus? (343)
What is a rider? (354)
What is a Christmas tree bill? (354)

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President
Prime Minister
How are they Elected
What role do the people play in their election to office?
How long is their term of service?
Party insider or Party outsider?
How are cabinet members selected?
Ease passing legislation
Explain the differences between a president and a prime minister. Keep your answers brief.
Beginning of Chapter 14

20. Bell-Ringer 3-9-09 What is divided government?
Even when we have a unified government, why do we still have gridlock?
What are the reasons for why we have gridlock/divided government?
Why are people predominately “OK” with gridlock?
Pages (stop at “The Evolution of the Presidency”)

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Explain gridlock in relation to a representative and direct democracy.
Page 372 (start on first full paragraph on page 372)

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How did the creation of the Electoral College allay the fears the Founders had about electing the president?
What are some arguments for and against the Electoral College?
Page & top of pages

23. Bell-Ringer 3-17-09 Copy (page 379) Powers of President Alone
Powers of the President That are Shared with the Senate
Powers of the President that are Shared with Congress as a Whole