Powers that may be reasonably suggested to carry out the expressed powers; found in Article I, Section 8, Clause 18
Implied powers
100
Which Amendment allows for the direct election of senators by the people of the state?
17th Amendment
100
How many members of Senate does each state have?
2
100
What is a standing committee?
A permanent committee that deals with specific policy matters
100
How is the most powerful member of the House?
Speaker of the House
200
selection of the president by the House and or vice president by the Senate upon the failure of the electoral college to achieve a majority vote
Electoral powers
200
How many representatives does the Constitution guarantee each state?
1
200
How many members of the House are there?
435
200
Which committee is made up of members of both houses of Congress?
Joint committee
200
What are major duties of the Speaker of the House?
Assigning bills to committee, controlling floor debate, and appointing members to committee
300
The House may bring charges, or impeach, the president, Vice President, or any civil officer
Impeachment
300
What is the incumbency effect?
The tendency of those already holding office to win reelection
300
How old must you be to qualify to be in the senate?
30
300
Define a select committee
A temporary committee for a specific purpose
300
According to the Constitution who is the presiding officer of the senate?
Vice President
400
Powers specifically granted to Congress
Expressed powers
400
What is the term limit for a Congress member?
There isn't one
400
Do you have to live in the state in order to qualify to be in the House?
yes
400
What committees do members try to get on?
Ones where they will have the most influence on public policy relating to their district
400
Who is the most influential member of the senate?
Majority floor leader
500
Investigative matters falling within the range of its legislative authority; often involves the review of policies and programs of the executive branch
Investigative powers
500
What is Gerrymandering?
Drawing congressional districts to favor one political party or group over another
500
What is the term of office for the Senate?
6 years, staggered terms with 1/3 of the Senate elected every 2 years
500
True or false, in order to be a committee chairperson, the individual must have seniority
False
500
The minority floor leader preforms the same job as who?