Legislative Flashcards
How many people are in the House of Representatives?
435
How many representatives from each state enter the senate?
2
Why is there a house and a senate?
House of Representatives: based on state population (for larger states)
Senate: two for ever state (for smaller states)
What are two things that congress does?
Make laws
Can tax US citizens
What is a PAC?
An organization designed to support political candidates with campaign contributions
What is an interest group?
A group of people who share common goals and wish to influence the government
How many terms do representatives from the House serve ?
2 terms
What is gerrymandering?
The act of drawing congressional districts to the advantage of the political party that controls the state legislature
What are the requirements to be in the senate?
1) . Must be at least 30
2) . Must be a citizen for 9 years
3) . Must live from where they were elected
What are the requirements to be part of the House of Representatives?
1) . Must be 25 years or older
2) . Have been a US citizen for 7 years
3) . Must live in the state where they were elected
How much money will a regular congressman make?
174,000$
How much money will a Speaker in congress make?
223,500$
How much money will other leaders make?
193,000$
What does the government pay for to help congressmen?
2 offices, money to pay staff, franking privilege, travel expenses
What are two peace time powers that congress has?
To borrow money
Grant parents and copyright
What are two wartime powers that congress has ?
Raise and support armies
Provide and maintain navies
- Limiting commerce EX: ending slave trade (1808)
- Requiring minimum wage
- Collect taxes and borrow money
These are all ways than congress promoted who?
The general welfare
Bills relating to money begin in the ___
House of Representatives
Who approves the president budget ?
The congress
Who controls the money?
Congress
Define this:
A charge levied by the government on persons or property to meet public needs
Tax
What are the four limits given by the constitution on taxing?
1) . May only tax for public services not private benefit
2) . Can’t tax exports
3) . Direct taxes must be appointed amount states according to population
4) . Indirect taxes must be levied at a uniform rate all over the country
