The Basics
Ways to Vote
Bill to Law
100
two house legislature
What is a bicameral legislature
100
delegate, trustee, partisan, and politico
What are ways a congressman can vote
100
where a bill may be introduced
What is either chamber
200
Larger constituencies: elected from entire State
What is the Senate
200
Senator Schumer favors a balanced budget. His constituents trust him. Because of this would vote against this bill because it would contribute to another year of deficits.
What is trustee
200
Few
What is the number of bills that become laws
300
The difference in prestige and media attention
What is House: Modest & less Senate: High & more
300
Senator Schumer believes it is important for his party to show that is can get things done. Because of this he would follow the party leadership and vote to pass the bill.
What is partisan
300
where a bill goes for study, hearings, revisions and approval
What is a committee
400
635
What is number of member in the house & senate
400
Senator Schumer attempts to balance the views of his constituents, his own views, those of his party, and other considerations.
What is a politico
400
the place where differences are resolved between House and Senate versions of a bill before final passage
What is the Conference Committee
500
One third elected every two years
What is the Senate
500
Although Senator Schumer personally thinks that it is bad policity to run a deficit, polls show that his constituents support this bill. Because of this, he would vote for the bill.
What is a delegate
500
The President signs or vetoes the bill or allows it to become law without signing. A vetoed bill returns to Congress; the veto may be (but seldom is) overridden).
What is Presidential Action