Chp 6

Question 1

Know the 3 reasons why the House of Representatives is bicameral

Answer 1

Historical reason- British parliament- had 2 houses
Practical reason- settled conflict between small and large states
Theoretical reason- check and balance each other

Question 2

Know the three unique powers of the house/senate

Answer 2

Hold impeachment
Ratify trials
Confirms executive office appointment - judges cabinet s

Question 3

Know the two ways in which gerrymandering is done

Answer 3

Packing- concentrate the oppositions voters in as few districts as possible
Cracking spread the oppositions voters out in as many districts as possible.

Question 4

Know the qualifications of s house member/and a senator

Answer 4

Qualification for house members-
Must be 25 years old
Must be a citizen 7 years
Must be a resident of the states
Qualification of a senator
30 years old
Citizen of USA-9yrs
Love in the states

Question 5

Know the 5 major roles of a congressmen

Answer 5

Legislatures- make laws
Representative- voice of people
 Committee members- screen bills 
Servants to constituents- proves help to the people 
Politicians- work for the government

Question 6

Know the 3 limits congressional pay

Answer 6

Presidents veto
Voter backlash- most important
27th amendment does not take effect until the next term

Question 7

Four ways members of congress vot

Answer 7

Trustee-

Delegates-

Question 8

2 types of committees

Answer 8

Standing committee (permanent)deal with the subject matter- education, finance, agriculture,environment 
Special committee-(temporary)deal with investigations and presidential appointments- watergate, Supreme Court nominees

Question 9

2 types of bill

Answer 9

Public bills- law involving everyone

Private bill- law involving a specific group

Question 10

Where ideas for bills come from

Answer 10

Executive branch
People
Special interest group(industry,organizations,etc)
Congressmen introduces them

Question 11

5 steps: how a bill becomes a law

Answer 11

Must go through both houses
Bill introduced by congressmen
Goes to committee for action
Goes to full house/senate -debate vote
Conference committee-iron out
Presidential signs-become a law of vetos rejects

Question 12

Fringe benefits of congressmen:

Answer 12

174k
Housing tax allowance 
Travel allowance
Cheap health insurance 
Pension plan
Free office and expenses for staff

Question 13

Differences between the house and the senate

Answer 13

House 
Two year term
435 voting members 
Small constituencies: elected from districts of approximately equal populations
All elected every two years
Modest prestige less national media attention
Senate 
Six year term
100 members 
Larger constituencies
 Elected from
Entire state
One third elected every two years
High prestige more media attention