Module 4

Question 1

What is congress?

Answer 1

U.S. legislature, the part of government that makes the laws.

Question 2

Define bicameral legislature:

Answer 2

A lawmaking body with two chambers. Result of the Great Compromise

Question 3

Define constituencies:

Answer 3

Groupings of individual constituents or people whom they are supposed to represent.

Question 4

Difference between senator and representative requirements?

Answer 4

Senator:
- At least 30 - 6 year terms - 2 per state - more responsibilities such as approving executive appointments and treaties
Representative:
- At least 25 - 2 year terms - number of representatives depend on population

Question 5

Who is involved in the impeachment process?

Answer 5

Both the house and the senate. But, they have different responsibilities when it comes to excising checks on other branches.

Question 6

Role of the majority party?

Answer 6

The majority party’s members choose all the leadership positions and control business in the chamber or chambers they dominate.

Question 7

Who is the speaker of the house?

Answer 7

The head of the majority party in the House. Third in line for the presidency

Question 8

Types of committees?

Answer 8

Standing committees - divided into subcommittees
House rules committee
Select committees
Joint committees
Conference committees