committees

Question 1

conference committee

Answer 1

appointed to resolve disagreements on a particular bill
if a bill is passed in one house but not the other, then they can have a conference to find a compromise

Question 2

standing committee

Answer 2

permanent committee
all reps and senators are assigned to different committees
most are assigned to committees that they feel they can best serve

Question 3

select committees

Answer 3

generally expire after completion of assigned task
used in history for treaties/ compromises
ex. House Committee on Global warming (got disbanded after democrats lost power)

Question 4

Joint committee

Answer 4

both chambers of congress involved: bicameral legislature
ex. Joint committee on taxation

Question 5

seniority system

Answer 5

member of the party who has the most years of service on that committee

Question 6

House impeachment

Answer 6

source all of revenue bills
can impeach
limited debate of bills
elect president in case of tie in electoral college

Question 7

senate

Answer 7

approves/rejects treaties and presidential appointments
hold impeachment trials
unlimited debate of bills

Question 8

coalition

Answer 8

when members of two different parties unite on a common interest

Question 9

congressional session

Answer 9

the period during congress assembles and carries on its regular business
constitution mandates 1 session
one session = 2 years

Question 10

joint session

Answer 10

both houses gather, usually only on special occassions
inaugurations, state of union address

Question 11

special session

Answer 11

meeting outside of normal legislation, usually to discuss unfinished business
ex. outlining a budget for next year