Structure of Congress
The word bicameral translates directly to what?
Two houses
What is the most common way interest groups and lobbyists influence politicians in Congress?
Money & donations
How does the Legislative Branch (Congress) check the Executive Branch (President)
the Impeachment Process OR approval of Presidential nominations
A bill starts as an idea proposed by who?
A citizen
Where are the delegated powers given to Congress found in the Constitution
Article I, Section 8, Clause 1-17
How they determine the number of representatives each state gets. (HINT, has to do with counting population)
the Census
The individuals sent on behalf of an interest group to persuade and consult with members of Congress
Lobbyists
The House of Representatives control any bills having to do with taxes, revenues, and budget.
Power of the Purse
The President doesn't sign OR reject a bill sent to him by Congress. (President leaves Congress on DELIVERED.)
Pocket veto
Delegated powers have two other names that mean the same thing, what are they?
Expressed Powers
Enumerated Powers
Which PLAN soon became the idea behind the House of Representatives. States with larger populations have more representation. (HINT, big state vs. small state)
the Virginia Plan
What are some ways we as individuals can get the attention of our local Congressmen?
through social media posts,
call or email
joining a campaign
How Congress can override a Presidential veto
2/3 majority vote of both houses
A bill becomes law when it receives a 2/3 majority from
Both houses (yes, BOFFUM)
What powers do we get out of the Necessary & Proper Clause as stated in Article I, Section 8, Clause 18
Implied Powers
Elastic Powers
Speaker of the House
Every requirement for a senator is going to be __________ , than the requirement for a Representative?
Greater
The Senate can approve these agreements with a 2/3 majority. No input from the House of Representatives is needed
Treaties
Once a bill is voted on in the House of Representatives, it must also be voted on within the
Senate
Congress creates the IRS
What is the ONLY requirement that is similar between a Representative AND a Senator. (HINT, it has to do with where they live)
Legal resident of the state they reside in
Which part of the Constitution gives Congress its implied powers?
the Elastic Clause (Necessary & Proper Clause)
Which house of the Legislative Branch APPROVES presidential nominations?
Senate
When BOTH houses have DIFFERENT final versions of the SAME bill, where do both houses go to discuss a compromise?
Conference Committee
Where is the Necessary & Proper Clause found within the Constitution?
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18