House of Reps
This is the current number of House Representatives
What is "435"?
Each state has this many Senators
what is "2"
this is the primary function of the legislative branch
what is "make laws"
This counts the population every 10 years
what is "the census"
There are elections that take place within each political party BEFORE the general election
what is "primary" election
The length of a term for a House of Representative member
what is "2 years"
The length of term for a Senator
Type of legislature we have in America
what is bicameral
This is the redistribution of House members every ten years based on the changing populations of each state
what is
"'reapportionment"
This is the term used to describe biased media used to influence people to think a certain way
what is propaganda
Determines how many representatives each state gets
what is "population"
this is the total number of senators currently serving in Congress
what is "100"
Difference between expressed and implied powers
What is expressed powers are specifically stated in the Constitution and implied powers aren't specifically stated?
what is "gerrymandering"
These are the two parties that make up Americas "two-party system"
what are Republican and Democrat
Formal qualifications of being a House of Representative member
What is 25 years old, US citizen at least 7 years, and resident of state and district?
The formal qualifications of becoming a senator
What is 30 years old, 9 years of being a US resident, and live in state they're serving?
What is the "necessary and proper clause" also known as?
what is "the elastic clause"
This is the redrawing of congressional lines within each state
What is redistricting
This is the term used to describe the lack of interest in voting
what is voter apathy
Random!: This is done after a bill has been approved by ONE of the chambers of Congress
What is "sent to the other chamber for the steps to repeat"
Random!: This stops congress from being able to punish people without giving them a fair trial
What is "Bill of Attainder"
This is the name of Marylands State Legislature
What is the MD General Assembly
Random!: This is the action taken by people hired by Special interest groups to meet with congress members to influence legislation
what is lobbying
Random!: This presidential power in the legislative process is an example of checks and balances
what is "veto power"