Political Science - UG & Grad POSI 2310 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Veto, War Powers Resolution, Stephen Skowronek
6 May 2015
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Delegate model: legislators should adhere to the will of their constituents. Politico model: legislators should follow their own judgment until the public becomes vocal. Conscience model: follow the will of the people until conscience tells them to use their own will. Trustee model: consider will of the people but use own judgment. Know the qualification set out in the constitution for serving in the us house of. Has to be a resident of the state elected from. Muse be a resident of the state elected from. Know that the 17th amendment (1913) to the constitution allows for the direct election of us senators by the people of a state. Before that they were selected by state legislators. Be familiar with the expressed powers of congress (table 6. 2) and know about the elastic clause, that is necessary and proper clause of the constitution. Know what an at large district is, know what gerrymandering is, know what packing and cracking are.
