Organization/Structure of Congress
The Two Houses of Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Term For A Senator?
Six Years
Why does Congress have powers? (Think back to Philosophers)
Congress has powers because it spreads power throughout the government. These ideas go back to JOHN LOCKE
Why is Section nine regarded as section NEIN
Nein is german for no
Where do the Bills that require money start?
In the House.
Congress is (b)_____
BONUS POINTS: WHEN DO NEW SESSIONS OF CONGRESS BEGIN?
Bicameral
Noon on the third day of January.
Term For A Representatives
Two Years
How many powers are expressed in the Consitution?
17
Why is Congress denied powers?
What does the President of the U.S. do in the Bill process?
Once the Bill is sent to the president, he can other sign it, Veto it, or wait and hope time kills it. If he/she vetoes it, Congress can override with a 2/3 majority. If he signs the bill it becomes a law. If he refuses to sign it the bill will die if congress is not in session, but will become a law in ten days.
Structure of the House
1) Speaker of the House - 2) Majority Leader - 3) Minority Leader - 4) Majority Whip - 5) Minority Whip
How Many Times Can a Senator and Representative Run?
Infinity times
Name the Elastic Clause
It gives Congress the power to make laws when necessary.
Name a power Congress doesn't have that regards Money.
Taxes have to be in proportion to the population of a state.
No taxes can be placed on exports by states
What does the House do in this process?
A representative places the Bill in the hopper. It is assigned a number and a title. (This is where all revenue bills start). The bill is then sent to a committee for study. The committee collects information, holds hearings, and suggests changes. After that, the Bill is debated on the floor where amendments can be made, and then the congressmen vote on the bill. If passed it goes to the other chamber.
Structure of the Senate
1) President of Senate (VP) - 2) President Pro Tempore - 3) Majority Floor Leader - 4) Minority Floor Leader - 5) Majority Whip - 6) Minority Whip
Qualifications for a Representative?
Must be 25 years of age or older. Must live in the state they represent. Must have at least seven years of citizenship.
Name a power regarding the Printing of Money
Congress has the power to print money and regulate its value.
How many powers are denied to Congress?
8
What does the Senate do in this process?
The bill is introduced and assigned a number. From here, it is the same as the House. The bill is then sent to a committee for study. The committee collects information, holds hearings, and suggests changes. After that, the Bill is debated on the floor where amendments can be made, and then the congressmen vote on the bill. If passed it goes to the other chamber.
How many people for each House? How many total for each?
House of Representatives: 1 Representative for every 600,000. 435 Overall.
Senate: Two Senators from each state. 100 Overall
Qualifications of a Senator
Must be 30 years of age or older. Must live in the state they represent. Must have at least nine years of citizenship.
Name at least ten powers expressed to Congress (more right answers than the ones I listed.)
(BONUS POINTS: LIST MORE THAN TEN)
To Collect Taxes
To Regulate Trade
To Print Money and Regulate The Value
To Create Postal Offices
To Create Lower Courts
To Create an army and fund it
To make and maintain a Navy
To borrow money in the name of the U.S
To make rules regarding naval and land forces
To create a militia to defend government meetings
Name at least five powers denied to Congress (THERE ARE OTHER RIGHT ANSWERS THAN THE ANSWERS I HAVE)
(BONUS QUESTION FOR 300 POINTS - SECTION 10 STATES...)
Congress can not deny the right to bring a person before a judge unless they did something endangering the public.
No taxes can be placed on exports by states
Taxes have to be in proportion to the population of a state.
Equal trade among states. Congress can not be biased toward one state's trade.
No person involved in a government can take a nobility title.
SECTION 10 STATES THAT NO STATE SHALL MAKE LAWS, ENFORCE, ABRIDGE THE PRIVILEGES OF IMMUNITIES, TAKE AWAY A PERSONS NATURAL RIGHTS.
Who resolves differences between the House and the Senate versions of the Bill?
The Conference committee.