Powers
What is the most important power Congress has
making laws
What role does the Speaker of the House have in the presidential succession?
They are the second heir and take over if the VP dies/is impeached
How many members are in the Senate?
100
About how many people are in a district
750,000
Who creates new congressional districts?
State legislators or independent agencies
List one power of Congress
Make Laws
Coin Money
Declare War
Several other powers
What are the names of the two chambers
House and Senate
How many Senators does each state have?
2
How many members are in the House
435
Which house is considered more powerful
The Senate
What is one power the Senate has that the House does NOT
trial portion of impeachment
confirm presidential appointments
ratify treaties
What is the title of the person in charge of the Senate
President of the Senate
How much of the Senate is up for re-election every 2 years
1/3
How many are up for re-election every two years
all of them/435
Why is apportionment important?
It changes the makeup of congress and increases states powers in presidential elections and influence in congress.
What is one power the House has that the Senate doesn't
tax/revenue bills start with them
choose the president if there is a tie
Who is the real power in the Senate
Majority Leader
How long are the terms for the Senate?
6 years
How many representatives does each state have?
It depends on the population
What is gerrymandering
Where districts are created to favor one party over another
What is the necessary and proper clause
Congress can do anything that is necessary and proper to fulfill their constitutional duties
Who sets the rules, schedule and pay for congress?
Congress set it's own rules and salary
Who is the tie braking vote in the Senate?
The Vice President
Who is the speaker of the House
The elected representative from the Majority Party
What is the processe/tool used to determine state representatives for the House? How often is it used?
The Census & every 10 years
What are reserved powers?
Powers reserved for the states
What is the title of the person in charge of the House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
What senate power is involved with the judiciary committee
confirming judges appointed by the president
What is the House known as?
The people's house
What effects the way a congressional member votes on bills?
1. Their constitutents ideas
2. Their own ideas
3. Thier political party
What part of Constitution talks about Congress
Article 1
Why is the majority leader the real power of the Senate
He is the one who decides what bills will be discussed and assigns people to committees therefore having more control over the legislative process
Why is the Senate more powerful?
They have more checks on the president and deal more with foreign relations
what is the importance of Congressional Districts
House members only represent the people within their district as opposed to the Senate who represents the whole state
What are the regulations for creating districts
Must be about 750,000
Race cannot be a deciding factor
Must be as equal as possible