Congress
How is Congress Organized?
Congress is divided into two sides: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Bicameral
How are members of the House of Representatives chosen?
The people of the state vote for each member
How are senators elected?
Direct vote of the people from that state
These powers are sometimes called expressed or enumerated, and specifically granted to the federal government.
Delegated Powers
What is a voting member of a community?
A Constituent
Where can the Legislative Branch be found in the constitution?
Article 1
How long are terms for the House of Representatives?
2-year terms
How long are terms for the Senate?
6-year terms
Congress has ______ powers, derived from clauses such as the General Welfare Clause, the Necessary and Proper Clause, and the Commerce Clause. And Santa Claus.
Implied
_______ are people who are usually paid and sent by interest groups to promote their positions to congressman.
Lobbyists
A(n) _________ is an organization of people with shared ideas, who attempt to influence public policy.
interest group
How many voting representatives does the HOR have?
No more than 435, proportionally representing the 50 states
How many senators does the Senate have?
Each state has two senators, which makes up 100 senators total
What clause says that congress can do whatever is necessary for the good of the country?
The Elastic or Necessary and Proper Clause
What is the term limit for congressmen?
There is none
What is a census and how often does it happen?
A survey to determine the population and it is taken every 10 years.
What are the requirements to be a Representative of the House?
Must be 25-years old, a U.S. Citizen for at least 7 years, and live in the state he or she is representing.
What are the requirements to be a senator?
In order to become a senator you must be 30-years of age, have been a citizen of the U.S. for at least 9-years, and live in the state they will represent
________ powers, are powers of congress that don't have anything to do with making laws.
Non-Legislative
_________ is a practice intended to establish an unfair political advantage for a party or group, by manipulating district boundaries.
Gerrymandering
What is the message that the president gives to a joint session of the U.S. Congress at the beginning of each year?
The State of the Union Address
Who is the elected leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Who is the head of the Senate?
The Vice President
What are 5 powers of congress?
- Make Laws
- Declare War
- Approve Presidential Appointments
- Impeach and try Federal Officers
- Approve Treaties
What is the Vice President's only constitutional role?
Senate tie-breaking vote