Legislative Branch Flashcards
What is our US Congressional District
8th
Who is our US Congressional Representative?
David Kustoff
Who is our Senior US Senator?
Lamar Alexander
Who is our Junior US Senator?
Marsha Blackburn
How many US Congressional Districts are there in Tennessee?
9
Who is the Majority Leader in the House?
Steny Hoyer
Who is the Minority Leader in the House?
Kevin McCarthy
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi
Who is the Majority Leader of the Senate?
Mitch McConnell
Who is the Minority Leader of the Senate?
Chuck Schumer
Who is the President Pro Tempore of the Senate?
Chuck Grassley
This is the official Head Count of the USA and determines tax revenue and representation for each state.
Census
What was the significance of Baker v. Carr Supreme Court Case?
Ruled that Courts can rule on cases of Redistricting as it pertains to the Equal protection Clause in the 14th Amendment
What is the purpose of a committee?
To Gather Information
Compare and Evaluate Legislative Alternatives
Identify Policy Problems and Propose Solutions
This is a permanent panels identified as such in chamber rules
Standing Committees