Final Exam part 9 Flashcards
1
Q
what do police powers allow
A
each state to guard the safety , health and welfare of the citizens
2
Q
how long is each term in congress
A
2 years
3
Q
how many representatives must each state have
A
a minimum of 3 representatives in congress
4
Q
how many members are in the house and senate
A
435 in the house and 100 in the senate
5
Q
how long is each term in the senate
A
6 year terms
6
Q
who do senators represent
A
the entire state
7
Q
what is the party caucus
A
a closed meeting of the members of each party in each house
8
Q
who heads the house rules committee, and what do they do
A
speaker of the house, decide which bills in the house reach the floor
