Chapter 5 Open Ended

Question 1

List the qualifications to be a U.S. Rep

Answer 1

7 years a citizen, 25 years old, legal resident of state being represented

Question 2

List the qualifications to be a U.S. Senator

Answer 2

30 years old, 9 years citizen, legal resident of state being represented

Question 3

List any 3 benefits reps & senators recieve

Answer 3

travel expenses, gym, income tax deduction, and good pension

Question 4

List any 3 privileges of Representatives & Senators

Answer 4

Can’t be sued for anything said on the floor, free from arrest except cases of treason & breach of peace, houses can refuse to seat an elected member by majority vote

Question 5

How long is the term for a Rep?

Answer 5

2 years

Question 6

How long is a term for a Senator?

Answer 6

6 years

Question 7

Explain the relationship between reapportionment & redistricting

Answer 7

Reapportionment is when a state loses or gains reps due to a popularity change after a census, and redistricting is the redrawing of the district lines so that the # of districts matches the number of reps in each state.

Question 8

House Rules Committee

Answer 8

One of the oldest and most powerful committees that can move forward, stop, or hold back bills after a committee approves it.

Question 9

Calendars

Answer 9

Calendar of General Orders-Lists all bills the Senate will consider
Executive Calendar-Schedules treaties & nominations

Question 10

Purposes of Committees

Answer 10

Choosing if laws should be passed, hearing/investigating issues to inform the public. Most bills never get beyond committee stage.