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American government homework three student answers (view source)
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'''congressman in office VS the president.'''
'''congressman in office VS the president.'''
6. President Bush complains that the Democratic Senators have blocked his judicial nominees through use of a filibuster. Explain what that means, and what Republicans need to do to confirm those judges.
6. President Bush complains that the Democratic Senators have blocked his judicial nominees through use of a filibuster. Explain what that means, and what Republicans need to do to confirm those judges.
'''the "filibuster" requires 60 senators to agree(adivse and consent) to the nomination and the'''
'''only way to end that is to end the 2/3's of the senate requirement for such nominations, which'''
'''is never going to happen.'''
8. The “Great Compromise” gave each state two senators, regardless of population. This made the addition of new states very controversial prior to the Civil War, because the Senate was evenly balanced between free and slave states. Now, Republicans benefit from this system because of all the rural, thinly-populated states. Overall, do you think this Senate structure is desirable?
7. List the major powers given to Congress by the Constitution.
'''article 1 section 8.'''
8. The “Great Compromise” gave each state two senators, regardless of population. This made the addition of new states very controversial prior to the Civil War, because the Senate was evenly balanced between free and slave states. Now, Republicans benefit from this system because of all the rural, thinly-populated states. Overall, do you think this Senate structure is desirable?
'''I believe it will never be better than it is, and changing it will most likely make it worse.'''
9. As discussed in class, the hate crimes bill did pass the U.S. Senate by a vote of 60-39. Describe the significance of the fact that 60 senators support the bill. Hint: mention cloture and presidential veto.
9. As discussed in class, the hate crimes bill did pass the U.S. Senate by a vote of 60-39. Describe the significance of the fact that 60 senators support the bill. Hint: mention cloture and presidential veto.
'''60 senators agreeing to the bill makes it veto proof,it also means that with those'''
'''60 senators they can end the debate(cloture) and move it on to passage.'''
Extra Credit (worth 5 points):
Extra Credit (worth 5 points):
10. After a string of murders committed by traveling salesmen visiting homes in a small town, it passed an ordinance requiring anyone going door-to-door to register with the town hall first. Constitutional? Explain.
10. After a string of murders committed by traveling salesmen visiting homes in a small town, it passed an ordinance requiring anyone going door-to-door to register with the town hall first. Constitutional? Explain.
'''NO its not, it would mostly likely fail the 1st ammendement test, but then again anything is'''
'''possible in this circus of a nation.'''