AP GOV CONGRESS Flashcards
What is pork barrel legislation?
Pork barrel politics refers to an instance whereby federal funds are attached to a bill for projects within a Congress persons district which could aid in their re-election
what us cloture?
Cloture is the means by which the Senate limits debate on a measure or matter.
How does Cloture apply?
To cut off filibusters
What are the differences between the House and Senate?
House members must be twenty-five years of age and citizens for seven years. Senators are at least thirty years old and citizens for nine years. Another difference is who they represent. Senators represent their entire states, but members of the House represent individual districts.
Different House committees have different purposes. What impact does placement on a particular committee have on Congressional effectiveness regarding constituents?
Through investigations and hearings, committees gather information on national and international problems within their jurisdiction in order to draft, consider, and recommend legislation to the full membership of the Senate.
Baker v. Carr question?
The question before the court was whether a state’s apportionment plan was purely a question for the state’s lawmakers
Baker v Carr Holding?
Baker v. Carr (1962) is the U.S. Supreme Court case that held that federal courts could hear cases alleging that a state’s drawing of electoral boundaries, i.e. redistricting, violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution.
Baker v Carr Impact on Congressional representation?
led to the creation of additional legislative seats.
How does leadership in the House and Senate differ and impact legislation?
Debate is nearly unlimited in the Senate and all members have an opportunity to influence legislation. Senators feel less pressure to move quickly on issues. Party leaders and committees function differently in the House and Senate as well. The House elects a Speaker (Article 1, Section 2) who exerts great control..
What impact does the War Powers Resolution have on Executive and Legislative power?
Therefore, the war power was intentionally split between Congress and the Executive to prevent unilateral executive action that is contrary to the wishes of Congress, and require a super-majority for legislative action that is contrary to the wishes of the president.
What are examples of implied, inherent, and expressed/enumerated powers?
Answers might include: Expressed—levy taxes; coin money; declare war; raise an army. Implied—draft soldiers; regulate nuclear power. Inherent—control immigration; establish diplomatic relations.
There are different types of committees in Congress. What are they and what are their purposes?
Standing committees are permanent committees with specific responsibilities outlined in the rules of each chamber. Special and select committees are created for specific purposes, such as an investigation. Joint committees are formed with members of both the House and Senate.
What are the different RULES for the House and the Senate?
Notice that members of the House are elected every two years, whereas senators are elected for six-year terms. Do they share the same age and citizenship requirements? House members must be twenty-five years of age and citizens for seven years. Senators are at least thirty years old and citizens for nine years.
How do these RULES impact the legislative process in each chamber?
In general, House rules and practices allow a numerical majority to process legislation relatively quickly. Senate rules and procedures, on the other hand, favor deliberation over quick action, as they provide significant procedural leverage to individual Senators.
US v. Lopez question?
The issue in this case is whether the Commerce Clause authorizes Congress to enact a statute that makes it a crime to possess a gun in, or near, a schoo
