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Define Implied Powers
are powers that, although not directly stated in the Constitution, are implied to be available based on previously stated powers.
Term of office for senators
Six years
Non Legislative powers of congress
Regulating interstate, Raising and spending money, Creating laws to create federal courts, Pass laws governing all federal property (military bases, national parks)
How does a bill become a law
If a bill has passed in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and has been approved by the President
What was bruiser's bill
Fight against animal testing
What is a pocket veto
veto of a legislative bill by the president or a governor by retaining the bill unsigned until it is too late for it to be dealt with during the legislative session.
Define Impeachment
charges against a public official for misconduct.
Who is the presiding officer of the House
Speaker of the House
Qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives
must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.
Two ways they vote in congress
Roll call votes occur when a representative or senator votes "yea" or "nay," and Standing vote
Qualifications to become a senator
thirty Years, and been nine Years a Citizen of the United States, be an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen.
Lists a special power of congress
enact legislation and declare war, the right to confirm or reject many Presidential appointments, and substantial investigative powers.
Whats it called when a bill is either killed or delayed because of lengthy speeches
Filibuster
Where do appropriation bills start
In the House
Define Bicameral
2 House Legislative
What are the two houses of Congress
House of Representatives & Senate
Representatives introduce bills by placing them in the
Bill Hopper
What powers do the upper house have
The Senate has the sole power to confirm those of the President's appointments that require consent, and to provide advice and consent to ratify treaties.
How many senators does each state get
2
Total number of House of Representatives
435
What does the speaker of the house do
presiding officer of the House of Representatives. The Speaker represents the majority party, establishes the legislative agenda, appoints members of committees, manages the floor, and has several other responsibilities.
What is a sub committee
created to hold hearings, mark up legislation, and report measures to their full committees for further action
What is a conference committee
Conference committees are usually convened to resolve bicameral differences on major or controversial legislation.
How is a number of representatives decided for a state
based on the population of that state
What is the term office for each house member
2 years