Vocabulary
Bicameral
Two houses
What role does the Senate have in impeachment?
Holds the trial
Who can create a law?
Anyone
Who appoints a new legislator when their is a vacancy?
Governor of state
The redistricting of a state in order to include/exclude certain people
Gerrymandering
The HOR representation is based on
population
The Senate representation is based on
equality
Who must introduce the bill to Congress?
A congressperson
Name 3 ways a bill can die in congress.
did not pass vote, takes too long, too many changes, legislators cannot agree, veto, etc.
Get out of jail or other punishments in return for cooperation and information.
Immunity
Revenue
Who is the leader of the Senate?
Vice President or President Pro Tempore
Who studies, researches, and changes the bill if needed?
Committees
Name 2 other non-congressional agencies in the Legislative Branch.
Government Printing Office, Library of Congress, Congressional Budget Office
Lobbying
attempting to convince a legislator to vote a certain way or be interested in something
Speaker of the House
In the case of a tie in the Electoral College the Senate elects the
Vice President
What is the lowest percent of yes votes needed to pass the bill?
51%
What is a Standing Committee?
Permanent Committee that researches specific topics with subcommittees
Subpoena
being called to testify in court - mandatory
In the case of a tie in the Electoral College the HOR elects the
President
How is the Senate connected to the executive branch?
Advise and Consent, Treaty Approval, Appointment Approval
Where does the bill go after it is seen and voted on by both houses?
Conference Committee
What job does Saunders have?
Administrative Assistant