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Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Misc.
100
Mass Media is a form of...
Communication
100
What are the two parts of our Bicameral structure?
House of Representatives and the Senate
100
How many people make up the senate?
100
100
How many people make up the House of Representatives?
435
100
Committee Chairs are selected by seniority. True or False?
False. They are selected through election.
200
The president uses the media to help set what?
Policy Agenda
200
What are Franking Privileges?
Mailing Privileges
200
What is the term length of a Senate member?
6 years
200
What is the term length of a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
200
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
300
Political campaigns have become MORE or LESS centered on politics?
LESS
300
What are the four types of committees?
-Standing Committees -Select Committees -Joint Committees -Conference Committees
300
Senators must be at least _____ years old.
30
300
Reapportionment occurs every how many years?
10
300
Who leads the Senate in the absence of its president?
The President Pro-tempore
400
Mass Media connects the government to ___ ______
the public
400
Which house of government is more formally organized?
House of Representatives?
400
The current president of the Senate is who?
Vice President Joe Biden
400
House members are selected through a direct election. True or False?
True
400
What is gerrymandering?
Legislative process by which the majority party in each state legislature redraws congressional districts to ensure the maximum number of seats for its candidates.
500
What are the key functions of media?
Entertainment, News Report, Creation of Political Forums
500
What was the Connecticut Compromise?
Virginia wanted representation based on population, New Jersey wanted equal representation Compromise: House of Reps is based on pop. and Senate consists of 2 reps from each state
500
What are the Senate's special powers?
-ratifies treaties -Judge/Try impeachment cases -Confirms judicial and executive appointments
500
What are the special powers of the House?
-Initiates revenue bills -Brings charges of impeachment -Chooses president when electoral college fails
500
Why was the Wars Powers Resolution created?
It was designed to ensure that congress had a greater voice in military action.