Who leads the House of Representatives, and How is this role different from that of the leader of the senate
-The speaker of the house
-the true power is held by the majority leader
What is the practice that allows for unlimited debate on the senate floor?
Filibuster
How would the political process change if congressional districting were organized by strictly geographic principles instead of by the political process in state legislatures?
If the redistricting process were nonpartisan, the electoral districts would be more competitive. The safe district established by government would not exist, meaning each individual vote would count more.
Which presidential power is a check on the authority of the judiciary?
Power of pardon
The president is the leader of the executive branch of federal government. What is the analogous position in a state government?
The Chief Justice of a state Supreme Court
How was the war power resolution intended to limit presidential authority?
Congress had to approve of military appointments
In which article of the US Constitution is the leadership of the executive branch authorized?
Article II
Under which circumstance is congress most likely to pass a bill the president has threatened to veto?
Congressional leaders believe they have the votes necessary to override a veto
What similarity can be drawn between state and national governments?
Both have three branches of government and a constitution
