Chapter 5 Flashcards
Which term refers to people who are represented by a particular member of congress
Constituents
How many senators are there from each state
2
How many years do senators serve in the senate
6
Who serves as judge at a formal impeachment trial of a president or Vice President
Chief Justice
Who has the final authority to ratify any amendments congress proposes
States
Which type of constitutional power allows congress to declare war
Expressed or numerated
Who has the constitutional power to regulate interstate commerce
Congress
Who is charged with establishing the federal courts beneath the Supreme Court
Congress
Which constitutional amendment created two separate electoral college votes, one for president and one for Vice President
12th
Which court order forces the police to present a person in court to face charges, except in cases of rebellion or invasion
Habeaus corpus
The constitution allows the house to judge its own members behavior, requiring a two thirds vote for which action
Expulsion
The practice of drawing district boundaries to the political advantage of the party in power is known as
Gerry mandering
Who is the most powerful member of the House of Representatives
Speaker of the house
Which of the following serves as assistant to the speaker of the house
Majority leader
Who is second in line of succession to the presidency of the United States
Speaker
Which term applies to the 20 permanent committees of the house
Standing committee
Which amendment was ratified in 1913 to make direct popular elections of senators part of the constitution
17th
What job does the constitution assign the Vice President of the United States
President of the senate
What vote count is required in the senate for a treaty to become a law
2/3
What vote is required by the senate to expel one of its members
2/3
When a senate seat becomes vacant, who normally has the right to appoint a replacement
Governor of state
According to the constitution, both senators and members of the House may submit bills with the exception of what kind of Bill
Revenue bill
Which provision adds an unpopular provision to a popular bill that is likely to be passed
Rider
Hat can congress try to do if it’s members disagree with the presidents veto of bill
Override with a 2/3 vote from each house
