WGU C963 Final Exam prep (Answered) Verified Solution

C963 Final prep (Answered) Major contributors to social contract theory Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Jean-Jacque Rousseau, Montesquieu Requirements to be a Representative/term information Citizen for 7 years, at least 25 years old/2 year term, based on population Civil rights Rights to be free from discrimination/free from unequal treatment/requirements for government action Powers of the legislative branch Tax citizens, set budget, impeach, regulate commerce, declare war provide advise and consent on appointments, oversee powers of other branches Thomas Hobbes view of society and what social contract theory should protect World is nasty; right to life Implied powers Powers not specifically mentioned in the constitution. Right to regulate banks, establish minimum wage, construction and maintenance of highways. Requirements to be a Senator/term information Citizen for 9 years, at least 30 years old/6 year term, 2 per state Civil liberties Basic freedoms/free to exercise religion, speech, etc.../restrictions on government power Thirteenth Amendment Abolished slavery John Locke view of society and what social contract theory should protect World is decent and rational; right to life, liberty, and property How many members of the House of Representatives are there? 435 Enumerated/expressed powers Powers explicitly stated in the Constitution. Right to levy taxes, declare war, regulate money stuff, regulate immigration. Mass media All forms of media that communicate information to the general public, including TV, radio, print, and the internet. Jean-Jacque Rousseau view of society and what social contract theory should protect World starts out good but declines with population increase; right to liberty Inherent powers Powers that must be assumed