who can do what
who can trial in impeachment trials?
Senate
what is a standing committee?
Permanent committees on particular subjects of policy like agriculture or budget
What are the expressed powers
Powers specifically written out in the constitution (Article 1).
What is population based?
435 members + 3D.C for house of reps
How does the media impact it
Control the general pubic what to care and hear
Who can write and pass legislation?
Joint (both)
What is a joint committee?
Members of both houses serve on these committees
What are implied powers?
Powers that are "suggested" in the constitution.
What is equal?
Senate has 2 people from each state and 100 members total.
How do PAC's affect it
Money in the campaign finance system
who can indict for articles of impeachment?
House
What is a conference committee?
Formed when both houses pass different versions of the same bill, created to find a compromise
What are inherent powers?
Powers that are assumed by the constitutions
What are trustees?
Listen to constituent's opinions and then use their best judgement to make final decisions
How does the president affect it
Have their legislative agenda, bully pulpit, state of the union, and veto
Who can declare war?
Joint(both)
What is a special/ select committee?
Temporary committees created for a specific purpose
What are non-legislative powers?
Things congress does to help the country run smoother
What is politico?
Both delegate and trustee and depends on the issue at hand.
How does it affect constituents
Trustees, delegates, politicos, reelection
Who can perform oversight?
Joint (both)
How to get on committees
Proportionally, party leaders make appointments with suggestions from the policy committee
What are the other powers?
Economic, Judicial, Citizenship, Foreign relations and war, and other powers.
What is the attitudinal view
the members ideology that determines their vote
How does political parties affect it?
Loyalty and reelection