Vocabulary
goods or services that are sent outside of this country
exports
members are called this
representatives
members are called this
Senators
Who are the only people that can introduce a bill into Congress?
members of Congress
What is the area called that a member in the House represents?
congressional district
continuous debate in the senate in order to delay action on a bill
filibuster
Daily Double!
435
Daily Double!
100
What is the term used for people who represent interest groups?
lobbyists
What is the term that is used for permanent committees in Congress?
standing committees
3/5 vote of Senators to stop a filibuster
cloture
How are states represented here?
by population
How are states represented here?
equally or 2 per state
Who is the highest leader in the U.S. Senate, and what is this an example of in our gov't?
V.P., checks & balances
What are two common characteristics of members in Congress?
college, white, average age of 59, political experience, men
What are laws called that sentence a person to jail without a trial?
bills of attainder
What is the minimum age to serve here?
25
What is the minimum age to serve here?
30
When is a conference committee used?
When the House and Senate approved different versions of the same bill.
According to the most recent census data, which regions of the country gained more representatives in the House?
South/West (or Sunbelt)
formal disapproval of the actions of a member of Congress by other members
censure
How long is one term here?
2 years
How long is one term here?
6 years
What are two checks that can happen in this process?
VP presides over Senate, Presidential veto, Congress overriding veto with 2/3 vote
What is an ex post facto law?
Law that applies to an action prior to the passing of that law