Federal Goverment Short Answer Questions

Instructions
In this assignment, you will answer questions that require you to think critically about content found in Chapters 12, 13, and 15.
When you type your response to each question, make sure you are comprehensive. Remember that you have access to your textbook to answer these questions, so I expect well-developed responses. That means you should use both the text and your ideas/opinions to write your answers. Address all parts of the questions fully, and demonstrate that you have a complete understanding of the material. Here are some important things to remember as you write your answers.
• I suggest writing at least 100 words for your response to each question, but feel free to write more than that if necessary.
• You are required to include at least one citation in your answer to each question. Use in-text (parenthetical) citations and include a works cited page (MLA, APA, or Chicago is fine).
• The purpose of this assignment is for you to demonstrate that you understand the course material. While you are expected to include a citation in each answer, you also need to provide your own thoughts and analysis. You will receive a low grade if you only include direct quotes from the textbook.
• Never cite Wikipedia, enotes.com, cliffnotes.com, sparknotes.com, or any website that can be easily edited by anyone on the internet.
• Do not plagiarize! If you do, you will receive a zero for this assignment and be subject to additional academic punishment.
Questions
1. Political parties are very powerful within Congress. How do political parties influence the selection of leadership positions in Congress (e.g., Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader)? Next, how can political parties influence which bills get passed in Congress?
2. There has often been tension between the president and Congress over war powers. According to the U.S. Constitution, what are the war powers of the president and Congress? Furthermore, what was Congress trying to accomplish with the War Powers Resolution of 1973?
3. The House of Representatives and the Senate are the two chambers of Congress. Explain how debate on the House floor is very different from the Senate floor. How are the two chambers different in regard to the length of debate? Also, which chamber gives the minority party more influence on legislation? Explain your answers.
4. In the Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison (1803), the Supreme Court ruled that it had the power of judicial review. What is judicial review, and why does it sometimes frustrate Congress or the president? Finally, identify an example of when the Supreme Court used its power of judicial review (can’t use Marbury v. Madison).