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Must Be a US Citizen for at least 9 years Live in the state they represent. Minimum age is 30
What are the requirements to be a Senator
100
Budget becomes law after both houses of congress pass it and President signs it
What is Passing the Federal Budget
100
An attempt to keep debate open in order to stall a vote on a bill
What is Filibuster
100
* Investigative Powers * Executive Powers * Constitutional Amendment Powers * Impeachment powers
What is Nonlegislative Powers of Congress
100
Most powerful committee in congress
What is Appropriations Committee
200
Originally selected by State legislatures
What is Election of Senators
200
Power of Legislative branch to control spending by executive branch
What is Power of the Purse
200
Determines if a bill is brought to the full House and rules under which the debate and vote will take place
What is Rules Committee
200
In a bill or law, money designated for a specific project in a specific place
What is Earmark
200
Legislative process that allocates money to run the government and carry out public policy
What is Appropriations Process
300
6 years
What is term of office for a senator
300
Amendment to a bill that has no connection to subject matter of the Bill
What is Riders
300
can be initiated if passed by 2/3 majority in both houses
What is Constitutional Amendment Powers
300
Supporting another members legislation in return for his/her support of your legislation
What is Logrolling
300
Authorization process dominated by House and Senate standing committees in different policy areas
What is Authorization Process
400
Each state has 2
What is Senators
400
Rewrite of a bill after hearings have been held on it
What is Markup
400
Senate Must approve appointments of ambassadors, judges, and key government officials by a majority vote
What is Executive Powers of Congress
400
Members of Congress bragging about the amount of funding their projects have raised for their constituents
What is Pork Barrel Legislation
400
A law making an action illegal retroactively
What is Ex Post Facto Law
500
President must spend money allocated in budget
What is carrying out the budget
500
Procedure to cut off debate and vote on a bill
What is Cloture
500
Investigations can expose illegal or questionable activities to the public
What is Investigative powers of Congress
500
Used to continue funding the government when an appropriations bill has been stalled by gridlock in Congresss or a presidential veto
What is Continuing Resolution
500
Prisoner's right to a court review of his/her case to determine if there is keep him/her in jail
What is Writ of Habeas Corpus