Senate
House of Representatives
Vocabulary
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How many members are in the Senate?
100
100
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
435
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A word that refers to the people who elected someone into office, who they represent.
Constituent
200
This is a tool used by senators to slow down legislation. It involves one senator talking about anything he or she wants to, such as poetry, songs, jokes, etc.
What is a filibuster?
200
How long is a Representative's term?
2 years.
200
How does a member of Congress vote trustee?
They vote based on their own beliefs and what they believe is in the best interest of their constituents (assuming most are uninformed)
300
How many votes are needed to end a filibuster?
60 votes
300
Which letter is the first answer on your final? (A, B, C, or D?)
C!
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How does a delegate vote?
They vote based on the beliefs of their constituents.
400
What type of vote can end a filibuster?
What is cloture vote?
400
Who sets the schedule in committees?
The Committee Chair
400
What does it mean to vote politico?
Voting politico is voting based on what the member of Congress believes is in the best interest of their constituents, unless pressure comes from home.
500
How is the atmosphere different in the Senate than in the House?
The atmosphere is more relaxed in the Senate, as the terms of a Senator are longer and they get to know each other better. Since there aren’t as many members in the Senate, members are more involved and rules are more generally accepted than in the House, where nothing will get done without rules.
500
Who sets the schedule for the House floor?
The Speaker of the House.
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The name of the committee a bill goes to after it has been passed by the House and the Senate.
The Conference Committee.
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