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Question 1

3 reasons why the House of Representatives is bicameral

Answer 1

historical reason - (British parliament- had 2 houses)
• practical reason - (settled conflict between small & large states)
• Theoretical reason - (check and balance each other)

Question 2

3 unique powers of the house - senate

Answer 2

impeach the president
• Decide presidential election if no clear winner (1800 - 1824)
• all tax bills start here

Question 3

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

Qualifications of a house member

Answer 4

• must be 25 years old
• Must be a citizen - 7 yrs
• Must be a resident of the states

Question 5

Qualifications of a senator

Answer 5

• 30 yrs old
• Citizen of USA - 9 yrs
• Live in the state

Question 6

5major roles of a congressmen

Answer 6

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

Question 7

3 limits on congressional pay

Answer 7

• presidents veto
• • voter backlash - most important
• 27th Amendment - does not take effect until the next term

Question 8

2 types of committees

Answer 8

• standing committee ( permanent) deal with subject matter - education, finance, agriculture, envitonment
• Special committee ( temporary) deal with investigations and presidential appointments - watergate, Supreme Court nominees

Question 9

2 types of bills

Answer 9

• public bill - law involving everyone

* Private bill- law involving a specific group

Question 10

Where do the ideas of bills come from

Answer 10

• executive branch
• People
• Special interest groups ( industry, organizations, etc.)
• Congressmen introduces them

Question 11

Fringe benefits of congressmen

Answer 11

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

Question 12

2 types of committees

Answer 12

• standing committee ( permanent) deal with subject matter - education, finance, agriculture, envitonment
• Special committee ( temporary) deal with investigations and presidential appointments - watergate, Supreme Court nominees

Question 13

2 types of bills

Answer 13

• public bill - law involving everyone

* Private bill- law involving a specific group

Question 14

Where do the ideas of bills come from

Answer 14

• executive branch
• People
• Special interest groups ( industry, organizations, etc.)
• Congressmen introduces them

Question 15

Fringe benefits of congressmen

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Differences between the house and the senate

Answer 16

• larger - 435 members
• Shorter term - 2 yrs
• Smaller constituency
• All elected every 2 years
• Less prestige

Senate
• smaller - 100 members
• Longer term - 6 yrs
• Larger constituency- state
• 1/ 3 are elected - 2 years
•  More prestige