Senate
How is the number of representatives determined for the Senate?
2 from each state
How the number of representatives for House seats is determined
by state population
The main function of the legislative branch is to
Make laws
What does the term "ratify" mean?
approve
The Senate and House together are called:
Congress
The minimum age for becoming a Senator
35
What is the length of term of a member of the House?
2 years
Who can introduce laws to Congress?
Any member of the House or Senate
To Amend a bill is to
make changes
Ter term for balancing powers so no one branch is too powerful
Checks and Balences
What is the length of a term of office for a US Senator?
6 years
What does it mean when a committee "tables" a bill
It is set aside for a later time
If the President vetoes a bill, what can Congress do?
Override the veto
To a committee
"Impeach" means to
Charge with a crime
A special tactic that can be used in the Senate to prevent a bill from being voted on is a
Filibuster
What does "bicameral" mean?
Two Houses
Who approves Presidential Appointments?
Senate
How many votes are required to override a veto?
2/3
What is an "implied" power?
One that is not express in the constitution but necessary to carry out express functions - such as creating the IRS or a minimum wage
When does the Vice-President vote?
to break a tie
Give an example of a power held solely by the House
Initiate revenue bills, impeach federal officials, elect the President in the case of an Electoral College tie, etc.
Explain the difference between an express and implied power
Express is stated in the constitution, implied are powers necessary to carry out those functions.
What is a Cloture?
Vote to end a Filibuster
Given an example of a Concurrent power between the federal and state governments?