Chapter 5 Flashcards
1
Q
the upper house of congress consisting of two representatives from each state
A
Senate
2
Q
the lower house of congress consisting of a different number of representatives from each state, depending on population
A
House of Reprasentatives
3
Q
a person from a legislative district
A
Constituant
4
Q
in both the house and senate, the political party to which fewer than half the members belong
A
Majority Party
5
Q
in both the house and senate, the political party to which fewer than half the members belong
A
Minority Party
6
Q
Years of service, which is used as a consideration for assigning committee members
A
Seniority
