House of Rep
How many total members?
435
How many total members?
100
Chosen leader by party with most members
Majority leader
This stretches congresses power so they may create modern day laws
Necessary and proper clause (elastic clause)
What is the purpose of a bill being sent to committee
To "Mark up the bill", basically change it up
The speaker of the house. They run the house of rep and control the calendar (when bills will be debated)
Who are the leaders and what do they do?
Official leader: Vice Pres, their role is to break a tie. The day to day leader: Pro-Tempore
Chosen leader by party with least members
Minority leader
Who initiates impeachment?
The house of rep starts impeachment
Refusing to report on a bill, meaning it wont get through committees:
Pidgeonholding
What is the age requirement?
What is the citizenship requirement?
25 years old
7 years
What is the age requirement?
What is the citizenship requirement?
30 years old
9 years
Counts votes and tracks votes on important issues/bills
Party whips
Who holds the trial during impeachment?
Impeachment trial is in senate
Purpose of rules committee
Decides when the bill will be heard for debate and what the rules for debate are
Term length?
2 years
Term length?
6 years
Powers that are SPECIFICALLY written in the constitution. Examples being the power to tax, coin money, declare war, and propose amendments.
House initiates bills of appropriation
Expressed powers
Who approves Presidential appointments?
The senate
What is a filibuster and where can it occur?
How long are you allowed to speak in the house during a floor debate?
The ability to debate for an unlimited amount of time. Can occur in the senate
5 minutes
What article in the constitutions is the legislative branch?
Article 1
Powers NOT specifically written in the constitution. Examples are creating air force, health care, national banks, and laws for modern day
Implied powers
Who can veto bills?
What is a pocket veto?
How do you override a presidential veto?
The president
IF congress is not in session for 10 days and Pres does not sign bill that's when it's pocket vetoed
2/3rds of both houses need to agree to override the veto