Government chp 10 Flashcards
Bicameral
A legislative body made of two chambers
What two houses make up Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Senate
A governing body that makes rules and laws
What are the three reasons framers made Congress 2 houses?
- Past governments were set this way.
- 2 houses settled conflict during the constitutional convention.
- 2 houses check each other
What is the only state that does not have a bicameral government?
Nebraska
What was the conflict during the constitutional convention?
Large and small states could not agree on size of Congress.
How did the 2 houses settle the conflict during constitutional convention?
Framers decide each state would have two representatives in senate and each states house members determined by population.
Why did the two houses check each other?
Keeps congress from being two powerful. Both houses must agree on bill.
Where do the senate and House of Representatives work?
Capitol building
Where did sessions take place at?
Washington D.C
What is a session?
The period of time each year when congress meets and talks about laws.
When does the first session begin?
January of odd numbered years
How long do some sessions last?
Until fall.
What is a term?
An assigned period period of time for an elected official to serve.
Adjourn
To bring a meeting to an end.
