The House
How many representatives make up the House?
435
Be a member of the majority party
How many Senators are there?
100
What House committee consists of all members of the House of Representatives to speed along certain types of legislation?
The Committee of the Whole
What is an Executive Order?
A directive issued by the President that is immediately put into law
When does the Vice President get involved in the Senate?
Only to split a 50/50 vote
The redrawing of districts to gain a political advantage, often resulting in strange shapes.
Gerrymandering
Over time, the relationship between political parties has gotten more...
Hostile, Polarized, Negative
What is the purpose of a filibuster?
To delay voting on a particular bill
True or False: Every President since Reagan (1981) has experienced one period of divided government.
True
Why are many, particularly Congress, opposed to Executive Orders?
It steps into the Legislative Branch's power and defies checks and balances.
Name 1 appointed position that requires Senate confirmation.
Federal Judges, Ambassadors, Presidential Cabinet