Chapter 5 Section 1 Flashcards
Population count taken every 10 years
Census
And oddly shaped district designed to increase the voting strength of a particular group
Gerrymander
In both the House and Senate, the political party to which more than half the members of the belong
Majority party
In both the House and Senate, the political party to which fewer than half the members belong
Minority party
Two house legislature
Bicameral
How long does a term last?
Two years
How many sessions are in a term?
Two
How long does a session last?
January – November/December
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
How many members are in the Senate?
100
Is the house of representatives in upper or lower house
Lower
Is the senate an upper or lower house
Upper
How many members of the house per state
At least one, depends on population
How many members per state for the Senate
Two
How long is a term for the House of Representatives
Four years