Senate
House of Representatives
Definitions
Who Has the Power?
Misc
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How long does a Senators term last?
6 years.
100
How long does a member of the House of Representatives term last?
2 Years
100
What is a Filibuster?
The process or an instance of obstructing legislation by means of long speeches and other delaying tactics.
100
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
100

Who assigns House Representatives to committees?

The Speaker of the House

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How old must you be to be elected Senator?
At least 30 years old.
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How old must you be to be elected to the House?
At least 25 years old.
200
What is an incumbent?
The person already holding office.
200
Who has the power to initiate revenue bills?
The House of Representatives
200

What is redistricting?

drawing new boundaries for congressional districts

300
How many members of congress are Senators?
100 members of congress are Senators.
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How many members of congress belong to the House of Representatives.
There are 435 members of the House of Representatives in Congress.
300
What is a Bicameral Legislature?
A legislative body having two branches, houses, or chambers.
300
Who has the power to conduct impeachment trials?
The Senate
300

How is representation in the House apportioned?

by population (determined by the Census every ten years)
400

What is the Vice President's role in the Senate?

tie-breaking vote

400
A House election occurs every 2 years.
A House election occurs every 2 years.
400

a time when different political parties control different government branches

Divided Government

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Who has the power to approve treaties?
The Senate
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What is Fenno's Paradox?

high reelection rate of House members despite low public approval of Congress

500

What do conference committees do?

they reconcile the House and Senate versions of a bill

500

The “Bridge to Nowhere” is an example of ...?

Pork-barreling

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