Chapter 6 Section 1 Flashcards
How long is a term in the house
Two years
Explain what the senses has to do with the House of Representatives
After each 10 your census Congress adjusts or changes the number of representatives given to each state
How long is the term in the Senate
six years
How do elections in the Senate keep the house of Congress stable
Senators serve six-year terms but the elections are staggered every two years so that no more than one third of the senators are up for the reelection at any one time
Explain the duties of the speaker of the house
Leader of the House of Representatives
Explain the duties of the president pro tempore
Acts as the chairperson of the Senate
Explain the duties of the floor leaders
Leads floor debates and space for their party on issues
Explain the duties of party whips
Help the floor leaders make sure legislators are present for key votes and assist floor leaders by keeping track of party member votes
Why is the work of Congress divided into committees
So that Congress can handle many bills at once
What is a standing committee
Permanent committees and both Senate and House have standing committees
What is a sub committee
Specialize part of a standing committee that research his bills
What Is a select committee
They meet for a limited time until they complete an assigned task
What is a joint committee
It includes members of both parties
What is a conference committee
Members of both houses that come together to work
What qualification will help you in getting a preferred committee assignment
Seniority, expertise, majority party, and loyalty to party
