Terms
The branch of government that creates laws.
Legislative branch
Which political party currently holds majority within the House of Reps?
Republican Party
What party currently holds majority within the Senate?
Republican
How many chambers are there in our Congress?
2, the House of Reps and the Senate
Permanent committees
Standing committees
States redrawing congressional boundaries to give one political party and electoral advantage.
Gerrymandering
Redrawing congressional boundaries after states gain or lose membership within the House of Reps.
Redistricting
How long are terms for Senators?
6 years
How many members are in the House of Reps?
435
Temporary committees that oversee matters of public concern at given times
Select Committees
Requires all members of Senate to approve a bill being brought to the floor.
Unanimous Consent
Who represents Napoleon in the House of Representatives?
Tim Walberg
Who is the leader of the Senate and who currently holds that position?
Vice President, JD Vance
What are two qualifications to be a member of the House of Reps?
25 years old
7 years of US citizenship
Committees that consist of members of the Senate and the House of Reps
Joint Committees
An action taken to prevent a bill from being voted on.
Filibuster
Redistributing the numbers of representatives after a census.
Reapportionment
When is the only time the Vice President votes in the Senate?
To break a tie and achieve majority
What are two qualifications for the membership within the Senate?
30 years old
9 years of US citizenship
Temporary committee that is set up when the house and senate pass different version of the same bill
Conference Committees
60 votes are needed to break a filibuster.
Cloture Resolution
What position is the leader of the House of Representatives and who currently holds that position?
Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson
What are 3 items that would require a supermajority in the Senate?
Override a presidential veto, approve a treaty, and remove an official from office
How long are congressional sessions?
2 years
What is one of the three purposes of committees discussed in class?
Divide work into smaller specialized groups
Select bills that will move forward
Inform the public and hold hearings