The Structure of Congress
What is the length of a Congressional term?
Two years
What power does Congress have to regulate commerce among the states?
Commerce Clause
What is the first step in the legislative process?
Introduction of a bill
What is the power of the president to veto ligislation?
Veto power
What is legislative Oversight?
The power of Congress to monitor the executive branch
How many senators represent each state?
Two
What is the power of the Congress to declare war?
War Power
Filibuster
What is the power of congress to impeach and remove the president?
Impeachment Power
What is a hearing?
A formal meeting where Congress investigates government agencies
What is the Minimum age requirement to be a senator?
30 years old
What is power of Congress to raise and support armies?
Power to raise armies
WHat is the final step in the legislative process?
Presidential signiture
What is judicial review?
The power of the supreme court to declare laws unconstitutional
What is a subpoena?
A legal order requiring a person to appear in court or produce documents
What is the name of the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the house
What is the power of Congress to coin money?
power to coin money
What is a conference commitee?
What is the power of the Senate to confirm presidential appointments?
Confirmation power
What is an investigation?
A formal inquiry into the activities of a government agency
What is the process called when the Senate formally accused a government offiicial of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
What is the power of Congress establish post offices and post roads?
What is a veto?
The power of president to reject a bill passed by congress
What is the process by which the supreme court can review laws passed by congress>
Judicial review
What is a report?
A document that summarizes the findings of a congressional investigation