Terms
The branch of government that is responsible for creating laws.
Legislative Branch
What position is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Once a bill is introduced, what is the bill sent to?
A committee
Congressional powers that are not explicitly stated in the constitution.
Implied Powers
States redrawing congressional boundaries to give one political party and electoral advantage.
Gerrymandering
Who is the leader of the Senate?
Vice President
A committee that is created when the House and Senate pass different versions of the same bill.
Conference Committee
Powers granted to the Congress through the constitution.
Enumerated Powers
An action taken to prevent a bill from being voted on.
Filibuster
Redistributing the numbers of representatives after a census.
Reapportionment
An expression of opinion from the Congress, not an official law
Resolution
Which chamber of Congress votes to impeach an elected official? How many votes are needed?
House, Majority
Redrawing congressional boundaries after states gain or lose membership within the House of Reps.
Redistricting
Which political party currently holds a majority in the House of Reps? Senate?
Republicans
How many votes are needed for Congress to override a presidential veto? (Congressional Override).
66, Supermajority
Which chamber of Congress votes to remove an elected official? How many votes are needed?
Senate, Supermajority
60 votes are needed to break a filibuster.
Cloture Resolution
How long are terms for Senators?
How long are terms for Representatives in the House?
6 years
2 years
The president choosing not to sign a bill within 10 days after Congress adjourned.
Pocket Veto
What are two types of vetoes that are unconstitutional?
Line-item veto & Legislative veto