Senate
100
How many people are in the Senate
435
How many people are in the house?
Implied and Enumerated Powers
What kinds of powers are granted to Congress?
Leader of majority party in the House, Presiding officer + administrative head of the House
What is the role of the Speaker of the House?
President Pro Tempore
Who would preside the Vice President's role in the Senate if he/she is absent?
Initiate money bills
What is one enumerated power of the House?
An attempt to block/ delay Senate action on a bill
What is the filibuster?
Floor leaders assistants, Mobilizing votes within parties
What is the role of the majority and minority whip?
standing, select or special, and joint committees
What are the three types of committee in Senate?
Steny Hoyer and Kevin McCarthy
Who are the current majority and minority leaders?
Two or more members of Congress agree to support each other's bills in advance
What is logrolling?
Decides what bills will be brought to floor of House for Debate, Whether amendments will be allowed on a bill when debated
What is the role of the rule committee?