House
How long do House members serve?
2 year terms
How long do Senate members serve?
6 year terms
What is the main power?
To create laws
What does Bi-Cameral mean?
Two Houses
What is it called when a state loses or gains a district?
Reapportionment
How many members are in the House?
435
How many members are there in the Senate?
100
Who can introduce bills?
Members of Congress
What are Discretionary Programs?
Programs where Congress are free to make choices
What is it called when a state legislature redraws the district in each state?
Redistricting
How are members determined?
Population
How are members determined in each state?
Equal (2 per state)
A bill about money has to start where?
In the House of Representatives.
Social Security, Medicare, Interest on Debt
Every ten years when we measure the population in each state?
Census
Who is the leader in the House?
Speaker of the House
Who is the leader of the Senate?
What happens if the President Vetoes a bill?
It will go back to both houses and they can override it.
Case about Racial Gerrymandering.
Shaw vs Reno
What is Partisanship?
Loyalty to a political Party
What are the 3 requirements to be a member in the House?
1. Age of 25
2. 7 years in the United States
3. Live in State you represent
What happens if the Senate members vote on a bill that is tied 50-50
Vice President will vote and break the tie.
What is the job of the House and Senate when it comes to impeachment?
House Impeaches President and Senate conducts trial.
Case about unequal district populations.
Baker vs Carr
What is Gridlock?
Inability for Congress to pass laws