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Committee chairs are chosen from the majority party and typically, according to this standard
What is seniority rule?
This congressional chamber holds the power to introduce revenue bills
What is the House of Representatives?
If Congress adjourns before the president is given 10 full days to consider a bill and he fails to sign a bill within that time frame, this is the result
What is a pocket veto?
This is the most powerful position in Congress
What is the House Speaker?
Three Qualifications of a U.S. Senator
What is 30 years old, resident of the state, and citizen for 9 years?
The less Democrats and Republicans are able to agree and compromise, the more this increases
This body is responsible for ratifying treaties
What is the Senate?
A committee also has these 2 options when evaluating a bill
What are killing, amending, or substituting a new bill?
The Speaker makes this important determination at the beginning of the bill to law process
What is committee designation?
If the minority party wishes to stall or kill a bill, they might use this tactic
What is a filibuster?
Representatives who take cues from their party colleagues vote according to this view
What is the organizational/partisan view?
This clause of the Constitution is responsible for expanding the implied powers of Congress
What is the “necessary and proper” clause?
A bill is most likely to die at this step in the legislative process
What is the standing committee?
If the Democrats know an upcoming vote hinges on a few Senators, this leader will make sure they all show up.
Who is the whip?
If Senators want to end a filibuster, they would do this and need how many Senators to do it?
A legislative district created for party advantage.
What is gerrymandering?
Congress has the power to override a presidential veto with this type of majority
What is a 2/3rds majority?
After being passed by a standing committee, a House bill continues to this step.
What is the Rules Committee? or What is sent to the floor to debate? (Rules committee sets rules for the debate)
The next two people in line for the presidency after the VP. (in order)
Who are the Speaker of the House and President pro tem?
Congress has been criticized for their focus on this type of self-serving legislation which adds fat to bills.
What is pork barrel spending/legislation?
These are two advantages of being the majority party, beyond the numerical advantage in voting
What are greater committee membership, hold committee chair positions, Speaker of the House, set agenda, etc.?
These are three examples of congressional enumerated/expressed powers
What are: declaring war, levying taxes, regulating interstate and foreign commerce, maintaining armed forces, etc.?
This action can be taken by 218 members of the House to force a bill to be scheduled for debate and vote.
What is a discharge petition?
While the Speaker holds the greatest power in the House, this position usually has the greatest power in the Senate
Who is the Senate Majority Leader?
A member who wants to get re-elected by his or her constituents would likely base their vote on this model of representation?
What is delegate view?