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Legislative Branch Flashcards

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When are Congressional elections held?

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The Tuesday following the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year

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How many seats are currently in the House of Representatives?

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435

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What are the three constitutional qualifications for House members?

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  1. Must be at least 25 years of age.
  2. Must have been a citizen of the United States for at least seven years.
  3. Must be an inhabitant of the State from which he or she is elected.
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How many seats are in the Senate?

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100

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What do we call it when district lines are drawn to the advantage of the political party in control of a State legislature?

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Gerrymandering

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What is the length of a term for a Senator?

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6 years

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What are the three constitutional requirements for members of the Senate?

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  1. Must be 30 years of age.
  2. Must have been a citizen for at least nine years.
  3. Must be an inhabitant of the state from which elected.
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Since the adoption of the 17th Amendment in 1913, who chooses senators?

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Voters in each state

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The two-year period of time in which Congress conducts business is called a?

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Term

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The privilege that allows members of Congress to mail letters postage-free is called:

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Franking privilege

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The job of checking to see if the Executive Branch is carrying out the laws as Congress intended:

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Oversight

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List the five aspects of the job of a member of Congress:

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  1. Legislators
  2. Representatives of their constituents
  3. Committee members
  4. Servants of their constituents
  5. Politicians
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List three benefits members of Congress receive:

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  1. Special tax reduction
  2. Generous travel allowances
  3. Generous retirement plan
  4. Free parking (e.g. at airports)
  5. Very good health insurance
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What do we call the negative reaction of voters that limits increases in salary for Congress?

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Backlash

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If a member of Congress makes decisions based on their own values, the desires of their party AND the desires of their constituents, they are acting as a?

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Politico

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Which level of government should be MOST powerful according to strict constructionists?

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State government

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True or false: a liberal constructionist believes the Constitution must be interpreted broadly with an eye toward change

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True

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Give two examples of an implied power that comes from the expressed power to regulate interstate commerce.

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Minimum wave, protection of rights of the disabled

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When Congress grants an exclusive right to manufacture, use, or sell an invention this is called?

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Patent

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True or false: Congress a has the power to tax exports.

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False.

20
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To impeach means?

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To bring formal charges against a public official

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Who has the sole power to impeach civil officers of the United States?

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The House of Representatives

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Which group has the responsibility of confirming or rejecting presidential appointees?

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Senate

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The Constitutionally appointed presiding officer of the Senate:

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President of the Senate (Vice president)

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The daily presiding officer of the Senate, who is elected by members of his party in the Senate:

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President pro tem

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The presiding officer of the House of Representatives

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The speaker of the house

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The position (person) that assists the Majority Leader by “counting votes” is called?

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The Majority whip

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Does a joint resolution have the force of law?

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Yes

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Members of Congress currently have a salary of

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$174,000 a year

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Standing committee

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Permanent committee in a legislative body to which bills in a specified subject-matter are referred

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Select committee

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Legislative committee created for a limited time and for some specific purpose; also known as a special committee

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What is the job of the Minority Whip?

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To make sure members are represent to vote and count votes

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What is the function of the House Rules committee?

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They decide which bills will be debated and when

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What is a concurrent resolution used for?

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A statement of position on an issue used by the House and Senate acting jointly; does not have the force of law and does not require the President’s signature

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Define Mark-Up:

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Part of the bill-making process when the bill is discussed, debated, & amended in committee

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In both the house and the Senate, what is the second step in the Introduction and First Reading process?

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Given a number and a short title

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What is the committee of the Whole?

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  • Do not need a quorum
  • Preparing for the second meeting
  • 100 people present
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What is an Enrolled Bill?

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The bill printed on parchment & sent to the President?

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What is the role of the Conference Committee?

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Joint committee that negotiates a final version of the bill from the two engrossed

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