unit 4
What Is The Session Lengths ?
2 sessions to each term of congress
The # of seats in each chamber
House of representatives= 435 seats
Senate = 100 seats
What is Currency power ?
It is given to Congress to make trade easier among states all using the same currency
What is impeachment?
A government official that is accused of doing a wrong doing
What Are The 4 Types Of Politicians?
Delegates, Trustees, Partisans, Politicos
What are the election dates ?
Elections for Congress is on the same day in each state (Tuesday) following the 1st Monday in November of each even numbered year
Congressional elections occur between a presidential election
Senate = before style elections
What are the 3 delegated powers?
Expressed powers, Implied powers, Inherent power
What is bills and resolution?
A bill is when a presidental signature is required as it can be public (entire nation) or private ( person or place) bills
Resolution has 3 a joint resolution, a concurrent, and simple resolution
What Are The 5 Roles Of Congress?
Legislator, Agent Of Constituents, Committee Member, Servant Of Constituents, Politician
What is redistricting and gerrymandering?
Redistricting is the process of redrawing the voting district boundaries
Gerrymandering a form redistricting where the lines are drawn to favor a political party or group
What is the qualifications for each?
Office in the house= at least 25 years old, US citizen for 7 years, and be in habitant of state where they are elected
Office in the Senate= at least 30 years old, US citizen for 9 years, and inhabitant of state they represent
What is a Veto?
Sent back within the house (2/3 congress votes)
What is the term limits and lengths for both of the chambers?
House Of Representatives= 2 year terms, all seats up for election every 2 years
Senate House= 6 Year term, Rotates 1/3rd seats every 2 years
What is incumbents?
A person who holds office helps 90% of the house
What is Eminent domain?
Taking personal property for public use/good with proper payment
What if filibuster ?
A tactic in the US Senate where a senator delays or blocks a vote
What are the benefits and pay for the congressional?
Salary= $174,000 per year
Benefits=Pay small amounts for life and health insurance, get full medical care at low rates, generous retirement plan, and can retire with a income of more than $100,000 per year
Why did the census happen, what happened , and when did it happen
it happens every 10 years, it happens to appoint the seats in the house, how it happens is they do a official count of every person living in the country
What are the war powers?
Only Congress can declare war
the president and congress share military power
President can respond quicker to situations before Congress can vote
What are the 7 steps for a bill to become a law?
Introduction, IN Committee, scheduling, on the floor, debating, voting, and final steps