Unit 9: Congress Flashcards
A Senator or Representative running for re-election is called the…
Incumbent
(T/F) The founding fathers viewed the House of Representatives as impulsive while the Senate was seen as more deliberative.
True
Helping a constituent get information on a government program illustrates _________.
Casework
(T/F) The most powerful individual in the Senate is the president pro tempore.
False
Who of the following is the single most dominant individual in the Senate?
Majority Leader
The “iron triangle” of American politics consists of
interest group representatives, legislators, and administrators
(T/F) The franking privilege is the right of Members of Congress to send out official mail without any postage.
True
The 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides for
Direct election of the US Senators
Which of the following is true of riders?
They are often used to force a president to accept a program he would otherwise veto.
When Congress conducts an investigation to explore the relationship between what a law intended and what the executive agency has done, it is engaged in…
Oversight
A proposal for a law that would apply to a particular individual or group of individuals, or corporate entity.
Private bill
a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
Cloture
A committee of the United States Congress appointed by the House of Representatives and Senate to resolve disagreements on a particular bill.
Conference Committee
If the president has not signed the bill after 10 days, it becomes law without his signature. However, if Congress adjourns during the 10-day period, the bill does not become law.
Pocket Veto
The removal of a president
Impeachment
To delay or block legislative action
Filibuster
A committee made up of members of both chambers of a bicameral legislature.
joint committee
An agreement between the heads of government of two or more nations that has not been ratified by the legislature as treaties are ratified.
Executive agreement
A permanent committee that meets regularly.
Standing committee
The power of a president, governor, or other elected executive to reject individual provisions of a bill
Line item veto
Votes according to the preferences of his/her constituency
Delegate
Votes based on what he/she thinks is best for constituency
Trustee
