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About how many Senate seats are up for election every two years?
What is about 33?
How is the Speaker of the House chosen?
By the majority party.
After passing the House, where does a bill go next?
The Senate.
What is the main role of lobbyists?
To influence legislation.
Why are only some Senate seats up for election at a time?
What is to provide stability/continuity in government?
The Speaker is usually this type of member.
One of the longest-serving members of the majority party.
If the House and Senate pass different versions, the bill goes here.
Conference committee.
Who do lobbyists represent?
Special interest groups.
How long is a senator’s term?
What is six years?
Who does a House member represent?
A congressional district.
What must happen after the conference committee agrees?
Both chambers must approve the final version.
Meeting lawmakers to persuade them is called this.
Lobbying
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
Who are all the people of an entire state?
Why does impeachment begin in the House?
Because it represents the people more directly.
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
Which action by a lobbyist is illegal?
Offering money or gifts for a vote.
Why might senators focus on broader issues than House members?
Because they represent the entire state, not just one district.
What is the House’s role in impeachment?
To formally accuse/bring charges.
Which action by a lobbyist is illegal?
Match the branch with its role.
Bribery is a constitutional reason for this process.
Impeachment