Congress overview
What can a congressional pay raise take effect according to the 27th Amendment?
After the next election.
Which amendment changed the selection process for senators?
17th Amendment.
What are the three types of powers granted to Congress?
.
Expressed, Inherent, and Implied
What is the purpose of the Necessary and Proper Clause?
To allow Congress to make laws essential to carrying out its expressed powers.
What is the role of the Rules Committee?
To set the agenda and terms for debate on a bill.
What is one of the primary roles of members of Congress?
b. Serving on committees to screen proposed laws.
What is the minimum age to serve as a U.S. Senator?
30
Which case established Congress’s power to regulate interstate commerce?
Gibbons v. Ogden.
What is a difference between strict and liberal constructionists?
Strict constructionists limit implied powers, while liberal constructionists support broad use of implied powers.
What term describes a committee with members from both the House and Senate?
Joint Committee.
Why do members of Congress focus on re-election?
To retain their roles as legislators and representatives.
How many total seats are in the U.S. Senate?
. 100.
Which power allows Congress to borrow money?
The Borrowing Power.
Which example shows Congress exercising its implied powers?
Regulating child labor through the Commerce Clause.
What is the first step in how a bill becomes a law?
Answer: Call the congress men with idea OR A member of Congress introduces the bill.
What term refers to Congress’s two-house structure?
Bicameral
What are the age and term requirements for a U.S. Representative?
. 25 years old and a 2-year term.
What is the primary purpose of copyrights and patents?
To protect intellectual property and innovation.
How has the Necessary and Proper Clause impacted federal power?
It has expanded Congress’s ability to address issues not explicitly listed in the Constitution.
What is the purpose of a conference committee?
To reconcile differences between House and Senate versions of the bill.
What is the significance of the 27th Amendment?
It prevents Congress from granting itself immediate pay raises, thereby maintaining public trust and accountability.
What describes the division of power between federal and state governments?
Federalism.
What term refers to Congress’s power to create laws regulating trade?
Commerce Power.
Implied Powers.
What is a pocket veto?
When the President refuses to sign a bill and Congress adjourns before 10 days pass.