Qualifications and election
How old must you be to be a senator
You must be 30 to be a senator
What are the main powers of congress
Power to make laws, tax, borrow money, regulate commerce
What is the term that refers when the president rejects a law
It is called a veto
What role does committees play in legislative process
By researching debating and potentially.
what is an "interest group"
A group that influences poliay
How long is the term for a member of the house ?
serve two years
How does congress amend the constitution
How can the president contribute to law making.
The president can approve a bill and sign it
Who presides over the House
The speaker of the house
what do lobbyist do?
influence lawmakers
How often are elections for the Senate and the House of Representatives held?
Every two years
What the power that the house of representative have that no other branch has
power of the purse
Whats the difference in a bill and a law
The difference is that a bill is a idea of a law (proposed law) and a law is a rule by the government
How do committees improve law making
They focus on specific issues
How do lobbyists help lawmakers
Provides expertise
Why are committee chairs important?
They set the agenda,decide which bills get hearings, and influence legislative priorities within their committee
Describe the intent of the founding fathers for congress
to insure that each citizen was represented in the government
Where do bills originate?
Either the executive branch or legislative branch
what do majority leaders do
They set the legislative agenda and lead the majority party
What is a negative effect on lobbying?
favors the wealthy
What is the term that describes a congressional election that occurs on a non-presidential election year
It is a run-off election
What is the power that the 16th amendment grants to congress
it allows them to collect taxes and determine how much taxes
What is the role of public hearing?
Public hearing allows citizens, experts and interest groups input on a proposed bill
Why are committee chairs important
They lead discussion, decide which bills to move forward and influence policy decisions
How do lobbyists influence laws?