POLS 1150 Study Guide - Final Guide: Congressional Research Service, Hastert Rule, Pocket Veto

• School: Northeastern University
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POLS 1150
• Professor: Tolley Michael

Document Summary

Part i- identify and explain key terms and concepts, choose worth 2 pts each. Part ii- short essay question, choose one 10 pts. Part iii- long essay covering multiple topics over the course of several lectures 12 pts: use textbook study guide, practice questions, lists of key terms. Founders wanted congress to be the strongest branch of the government. Representative democracy could not exist without a legislative body with the ability to pass laws and be accountable to the people. The output of congress in terms of legislation passed is at an all-time low i. ii. iii. Regular order- the process by which congress produces legislation. Introduction of new procedures that get in the way of regular order: hastert rule in the house, unlimited debate and filibuster in the senate. High incumbency rates suggest that the public likes their representatives, but overall hatred of. Framers spelled out the nature of the institutional arrangements and specifically listed the powers of congress.