These are the two houses that make up Congress and the Legislative branch.
What are the "Senate" and "House of Representatives"
100
These committees specialize in a subcategory of a standing committee.
What are "subcommittees"
100
These types of powers are specifically written in the constitution
What are "expressed powers"
100
He is our representative from the House of Representatives.
Who is "Jeff Denham"
200
This happens after the census because some states may gain or lose representatives because of changes in population.
What is "reapportionment"
200
To be elected in the House of Representatives you must be a United States Citizen for nine years, resident of the state you are elected in, and at least this old.
What is "25 years old"
200
These are meetings where committees listen to testimony from supporters and opponents of bills.
What are hearings.
200
This bill is required to pass before the government can spend money.
What is "appropriations bill"
200
Taxing and spending is one of the most important roles of the legislative branch and can be described as this type of power.
What is "legislative" or "expressed"
300
Members in Congress are called this, and often have great success winning their re-elections because of their name recognition with voters.
What are "incumbents"
300
To become a Senator you must be 30 years old, a resident of the state you are elected in, and be a United States citizen for at least this long.
What is "nine years"
300
These are committees created to unify different versions of the same bill from the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What are "conference committees"
300
This is the source of government revenue and is paid by businesses and people.
What are "taxes"
300
Laws can still be passed if a president vetos them by this
What is "congressional override"
400
When congressional districts are drawn in odd shapes to help their party retain power it is called this.
What is "Gerrymandering"
400
The presiding officers in the House of Representatives and the Senate are these people.
Who are "speaker of the house" and "vice president"
400
These are study committees
What is "joint committees"
400
This type of bill creates a government need for money. An example of this might be a bill that establishes a federal park or wildlife area.
What is "authorization bill"
400
This rule means that amendments cannot be added to tax bills in the House of Representatives.
What is "closed rule"
500
A legislator accepting a bribe from an interest group could result in this, a vote of formal disapproval of their actions.
What is Censure
500
Majority and minority leaders are assisted by these people.
Who are "whips"
500
These are the two major committees in the house of representatives that deal with money.
What are "Ways and Means" and "Appropriations"
500
This clause grants congress its implied powers.
What is the "necessary and proper clause" or "elastic clause"
500
This power gives Congress the ability to impeach the president.