The permanent committees that continue their work from session to session.
What are standing committees?
100
The most powerful leader of the House, who steers legislation through the House, is in charge of floor debates, and influences most other House business.
What is the Speaker of the House?
100
Six.
How many years do the members in the Senate serve?
100
A population count taken by the Census Bureau every 19 years.
What is a census?
100
Enumerated Powers.
What is another name for expressed powers?
200
This committee help the House and Senate agree on the details of a proposed law.
What is a conference committee?
200
30 years of age, lives in the district they represent, and has to be a citizen for at least 7 years.
What are the requirements for a member of the House of Representatives?
200
It is president for the time being. A temporary chairperson.
What is the role of the president pro tempore in the Senate?
200
The years of service.
What is seniority?
200
Powers that are not stated in the Constitution.
What are implied powers?
300
This committee does special jobs for a short period of time. A temporary committee.
what is a select committee?
300
January 3 of odd-numbered years.
When does each term of Congress start?
300
The vice president.
Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?
300
A two-part body consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What does bicameral mean?
300
1. writ of habeas corpus
2. bill of attainder
3. ex post facto laws
What are the denied powers of Congress?
400
By seniority and the political party leaders choosing members based on their preferences, expertise, and loyalty to the party.
How are members assigned to committees?
400
435 members.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
400
They try to make sure that the laws Congress passes are in the best interest of their own political party.
What do floor leaders do?
400
An oddly shaped district designed to increase the voting strength of a particular group.
What is a gerrymander?
400
Taxing and Spending.
What does authorization bills and appropriation bills fall under?
500
One committee is permanent and the other is temporary.
What is the difference between a standing committee and a select committee?
500
Congress adjusts the number of representatives given to each state.
What happens after a census is taken in the House of Representatives?
500
2 members from each state.
How many members of the Senate are chosen from each state?
500
The political party to which more than half the members belong.
What is a majority party?
500
1. Approval and Removal/ impeachment
2. Oversight and Investigation
3. checks-and-balances