Powers
A power that is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
What is an "Expressed Power"
Which house of congress has more members?
House of Representatives
Interest Group/Special Interest Group
Kamala Harris
How can congress override a presidential veto?
2/3 majority vote
Declare War
Which house has the ability to approve Supreme Court nominees?
The Senate
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Tell me about ANY concept we have not gone over today
Speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi
What percent of bills die in committee?
90%
Who has the "Power of the Purse"?
The House of Representatives
How long are each house's terms?
House - 2 Years
Senate - 6 Years
Hard money
Senate Minority Leader
Mitch McConnell
What is Gerrymandering?
Redrawing of district lines to benefit a specific party
The expressed powers of congress are listed in THIS part of the constitution.
Article I, Section 8
Which house has to worry about gerrymandering?
One of the most prominent interest groups in the country is the N.R.A. which stands for the...
National Rifle Association
PA Senators
Bob Casey and Pat Toomey
What committee has a Pennsylvania senator on it?
What is the difference between implied and inherent powers
Implied powers relate to an expressed power. An inherent power is not related to anything in the constitution
Which house can propose a bill?
Either!
These are often referred to as the political arm of an interest group
Political Action Committee (PAC)
President Pro Tempore
Patrick Leahy
What branch can check the legislative branch?
Both executive and judicial