Powers of Congress
Expressed or Implied: Powers that are clearly stated in the Constitution.
Expressed
What are the two bodies of Congress?
The House of Representatives and The Senate
Which kind of Committee is permanent?
Standing Committee
Bicameral
A Congress with two houses
The Power of each branch of the government to make sure the others aren't abusing their powers
Delegate
Where do the ideas for bills come from?
Constituents, Lobbyists, Representatives
Veto
The President refusing to sign a bill
What are 3 jobs of Congress?
Make laws, print money, make an army, collect taxes, establish courts, regulate trade.
What is the Majority Party?
The party with more than 50% of the seats in Congress.
What is a rider?
An unrelated amendment on a bill
Lobbyists
People who try to persuade Representatives to vote in their favor.
What are 2 qualifications to be a Representative?
25 years old, live in the state you are representing, US Citizen for 7 years
Who are the leaders of the House and Senate?
Speaker of the House and Vice President/President Pro Tempore
What is a filibuster?
Reps talking for as long as they can to stop a bill
Gerrymandering
Oddly shaped districts that give one party more power.
What is the Elastic Clause? How does it apply to Implied Powers?
How many Representatives are in the House? How is this number determined?
435, based on population
What percentage of Representatives does it take to overturn a veto?
2/3
Pocket Veto
The President vetoes a bill by leaving it on their desk.