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Vocabulary
MISC
House of Representatives & Senate
Congress
MISC 2
100

Who are "constituents?"

The people being represented

100

Naturalization is the legal process by which...

citizens of one country become citizens of another

100

T or F: Neither house can adjourn a Congressional session without the other’s consent 

True

100
How long does each term in Congress last for?
Each term in Congress lasts for two years and numbered consecutively.
100
What is a bicameral legislature?
It is a legislature made up of two houses.
200
What is copyright?
Copyright is the exclusive right of an author to reproduce, publish, and sell his or her creative work
200

What is the primary role of a Partisan?

Prioritizing their allegiance to their political party over other considerations.

200

T or F: There is a limit on how many terms they can serve

False, there is no limit!

200

Which president can we thank for the Congress's postal powers?

Benjamin Franklin

200
Who is the only one that may call a special session?
The President.
300
What is a hopper?
The hopper is a box, which members of the houses drop a bill they want to introduce into it
300

If Congress isn’t in session, bill doesn’t become law and it becomes a __________.

Pocket veto

300

Does Congress have the power “to borrow money on the credit of the United States”?

YES

300

Describe Congress's Commerce power

the power of Congress to regulate interstate and foreign trade

300

What are "fringe benefits?" Give one example.

“Fringe benefits” = perks

Special tax deduction, House in Washington, Generous travel allowance, Full medical care, Retirement/pension, Allowances for offices, Franking privilege, Free printing/distribution, Reserved parking at capitol and certain airports








400
What is filibuster?
The tactic to delay or prevent Senate action on a bill
400

T or F: Concurrent resolutions do not require the President’s signature.

True

400

What is the role of the House and the Senate when it comes to impeachment?

The House has the sole power to impeach and the Senate has the sole power to judge in impeachment cases.

400

This amendment prohibits any law that changes the compensation for members of Congress from taking effect until after the next congressional election. 

27th Amednment

400

What does the franking privilege allow?

Allows them to mail letters & packages postage free using facsimile signature (frank) for postage

500

What is eminent domain?

Inherent power to take property for public use

500

What is the difference between indirect and direct taxes?

Direct taxes apportioned amongst States- Paid for by an individual directly to government through property or income tax. 

Indirect taxes must be levied at the SAME rate for everyone.






500

T or F: Bills regarding raising/spending revenue must originate in the Senate.  

False, House of Reps

500

What expressed powers do both Congress and the President have?

War powers & power to regulate commerce. 

500

What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?

Grants Congress the authority to make laws that are deemed "necessary and proper" for carrying out its enumerated powers. "implied" power.