Iowa caucus Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PMHNP Pocket Prep 5 Ethical and Legal Principles 192 Questions with Verified Answers Dusky vs. United States - CORRECT ANSWER the 1960 case that approved a test of competence that seeks to ascertain whether a crinimal defendant has the ability to consult with a lawyer and to rationally understand the proceedings against him or her. This case established competence to stand trial. Durham vs. United States - CORRECT ANSWER determined that an individual is not criminally responsible if the un...

advice and consent - answersThe power of the United States Senate to be consulted on and approve of treaties signed and appointments made by the President Bill of Rights - answersThe first 10 Amendments to the Constitution checks and balances - answersWays in which the three parts of government can limit each other commerce clause - answersThe government's ability to initiate and regulate trade among states and with other countries Anti-Federalist - answersA person who opposed the r...

advice and consent - answersThe power of the United States Senate to be consulted on and approve of treaties signed and appointments made by the President Bill of Rights - answersThe first 10 Amendments to the Constitution checks and balances - answersWays in which the three parts of government can limit each other commerce clause - answersThe government's ability to initiate and regulate trade among states and with other countries Anti-Federalist - answersA person who opposed the r...

Whig theory of the presidency - Answer-'weak president' theory. The president is primarily an administrator, charged with carrying out the will of Congress. Per James Buchanan "My duty is to execute the laws...and not my individual opinions." Stewardship theory of the presidency - Answer-'strong president' theory. Presidency is limited not by what the Constitution allows, but by what it prohibits. Presidents are free to act as they choose, as long as they do not violate the law. Theodor...