Congress
How does Congress represent the people?
By holding hearings, developing and voting on legislation.
What was the purpose of the 16th amendment?
It allows Congress to levy an income tax without apportioning it among the states on the basis of population.
How many seats are in the House of Representatives?
435
Who is the President if the Senate?
Mike Pence
How are bills introduced?
They are placed into a special boxes called the hopper.
How many U.S presidents have been impeached?
3
What are some powers of Congress?
Power to tax and spend for the defense & general welfare of the U.S.
Power to borrow money.
Punish counterfeiters of money and securities (stocks)
How is the Speaker if the House elected?
Members of the party will vote, majority will win the position.
How old do you have to be a senate?
30 years old
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, or if a presidential veto has been overridden, the bill becomes a law and is enforced by the government.
How many senators are in Pennsylvania?
2
Explain the difference between loose and strict constructionists.
Loose construction is where you bend the constitution, but strict is based on a literal and narrow definition of the language without reference.
Who is the Speaker of the house currently?
Nancy Pelosi
How long do you have to be a U.S citizen to become a senator?
9 years of being a U.S citizen
What are some actions a president can take on a bill?
The president can decide to veto the law, or he can approve of the law and it can make its way through the senate.
What are some differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate?
House members must be twenty-five years of age and citizens for seven years. Senatorsare at least thirty years old and citizens for nine years. Another difference is who they represent. Senators represent their entire states, but members of the House represent individual districts.
What has happened to the powers of Congress over the years?
The powers of Congress have expanded over the years. Congress can now have a bigger impact on the economy and other things.
How old do you have to be to become a House of Representative?
25 years old
What are some benefits and drawbacks of gaveling unlimited debate in the Senate?
Drawbacks are holding up senate actions but benefits are protects rights of all senators allows minority opinions to be heard & understood.
What are the first 3 steps of legislative process?
Introduction, Committee Consideration, Committee Action
What are the key features and purposes of the bicameral structure?
Two houses with representation in one based on population, the other with equal representation to balance democratic representation with political stability.
How did the Supreme Court’s decision in McCulloch v. Maryland lead to extension of congressional power?
In this case, the Supreme Court held that Congress hasimplied powers derived from those listed in Article I, Section 8. The “Necessary andProper” Clause gave Congress the power to establish a national bank.
How long do you have to be a U.S citizen to become a House of Representative?
7 years
What are the major features of the Senate and its membership?
The senate ratifies treaties by a two-thirds supermajority vote and confirms the appointments of the President by a majority vote.
What are the last 3 steps of the legislative process?
Bill Referred to other chamber, Conference Committee, Enrollment