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Quorum

A

The minimum number of reps and senators needed in order to hold a vote
The number is one more than half
51 in the senate
218 in the house

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Filibuster

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An attempt of a minority of senators to try and block a piece of legislation from becoming a law

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Gerrymandering

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District lines that have been changed to help the political party in power to stay in power

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4
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Bicameral

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2 houses
Senate
Congress

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Constituents

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The people who live in a reps district or the senators state

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Electorate

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Anyone who is able to vote in an election

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Necessary and proper clause

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Gives congress the right to enforce laws that seem right for the us

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Impeach

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Accuse and bring charges formally

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Franking privilege

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Allows members to send mail without paying for postage

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4 ways members of congress can vote

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Partisan vote
Delagate vote
Trustee vote
Politico vote

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Partisan vote

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A vote based on the wishes of one’s political party

Party first view

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Delagate vote

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A vote based on the wishes of someone’s constituents

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Trustee vote

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A vote where a rep or senator decides their vote based on their own views and what they feel are the merits for the bill

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Politico vote

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Combo of the other three

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15
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How long is a term for a house rep

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2 years

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When does a new term start for house reps

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January 3

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17
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What is a session of congress

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The annual meetings

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18
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How many sessions are there to a term of congress

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2

19
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How often are members of the house elected

A

2 years

20
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Who is qualified to vote for members of the house

A

Congress

21
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What are the qualifications for members of the house

A

25 years old
Us citizen for 7 years
Live in the district you represent

22
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How does congress determine the number of reps each state receives

A

The population of the state

23
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Reapportionment act of 1929

A

Fixed the number of members of the house to 435 by using the census

24
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In case of death or any other event in the house how is the seat filled for the remainder of the term

A

Stays open

25
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Two ways to gerrymander

A

Packing: get as many voters in one district

Cracking: divide up republicans and democrats

26
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How many senators does each state have

A

2

27
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How long is a term for senators

A

6 years

28
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How were senators chosen before 1913

A

By direct votes

29
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How are empty senate seats filled

A

Beginning of term: governor calls for a special election

Middle: governor appoints someone

Late: seat stays open

30
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Qualifications for senators

A

30 years old
Us citizen for 9 years
Live in state they represent

31
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How many senators get replaced every two years

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Off year elections: 33

Presidential year: 34

32
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Who is the president of the senate

A

Vice president of us

33
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Impeachment

Who charges and who tries the case

A

Charges: house of reps
Tries: senate

34
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In case of a tie in the senate what procedures are followed

A

The Vice President chooses

35
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Who presides in case the president is impeached

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President pro tempore

36
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What vote is necessary to convict in an impeachment case

A

2/3

37
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What are the duties of congress

A

Financial and budget matters

Taxes

Making laws

38
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Who determines whether an elected member is qualified to take his place in congress

A

President

39
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How many members are required for a quorum

A

One more than half

40
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Who pays congress

A

Taxpayers

41
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Non salary compensation that congressman possess

A 
Free air travel
Tax breaks for owning two homes
Free healthcare 
Money for staff
Postage free mail
42
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What happens when a bill is first introduced to congress

A

It goes to a committee

43
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In which house do all money bills originate

A

House of rep

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