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Organization of Congress
Committee
Powers of Congress
Review
100
a 2 house legislature
What is a bicameral legislature
100
The head of the party controlling the most seats in the House of Representatives or the Senate.
What is a majority Leader
100
committee to which proposed bills are referred. This is also the type that bills pass through first.
What is a standing committee
100
Passed by congress in 1973, the president is limited in the deployment of troops overseas to a 60 day period.
What is War Powers Resolution
100
an economic theory designed to increase a nations wealth through the development of commercial industry and a favorable balance of trade.
What is mercantilism
200
the drawing of congressional districts to produce a particular electoral outcome without regard to the shape of the district.
What is gerrymandering
200
the official chair of the senate
What is presidential pro tempore
200
special joint committee created to reconcile differences in a bill.
What is a conference committee
200
When the president wants to appoint federal judges, he must seek confirmation from this group.
What is the Senate
200
This supreme court case established the necessary and proper clause.
What is Mcculloch Vs Maryland
300
a session in which committee members offer changes to a bill before it goes to the floor.
What is a markup
300
a formal gathering of all party members
What is party caucus
300
special joint committee that includes members of the house setup to conduct investigations or special studies
What is a joint committee
300
They have the power to start an impeachment
What is the HOR
300
statements required of police before an arrest.
What is Miranda rights
400
a formal way of halting senate action on a bill by means of long speeches or unlimited debate.
What is a filibuster
400
The official leader of the senate
Who is the vice president
400
this committee handles government money
What is the appropriations committee
400
These are 5 powers of commerce
See book page 187
400
This amendment was passed in 1920 (Jay Leno Video)
What is the 19th amendment
500
federal funds designated for special projects within a state or congressional district
What is a programmatic request
500
Party leader who keeps close contact with all members of his or her party.
What is a WHIP
500
Temporary committee appointed for a specific purpose
What is a select committee
500
The house and senate differentiate in this way.
impersonal /personal, type of power, committee/no committee, type of members, emphasis
500
Name the first 10 amendments
see page 526