Structure of Legislative Branch
What is an alternative name for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
What is the power to eliminate or get rid of criminals working in the govt called?
Removal Power
What is the more formal or official name for a law?
Legislation
How is the number of House of Rep. members each state gets determined?
Population
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
How many houses are there in a "bicameral" system
2
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress (both houses)
What is a law called before it officially becomes a law?
Bill
How often does the census occur?
10 years
Income, sales, estate, amusement, liquor
What is the term length for a House of Rep member?What is the term length for a Senate member?
2 years & 6 years
These are powers that ARE written down in the Constitution
Expressed or Enumerated Powers
What is it called when POTUS rejects a bill from Congress?
What is it called when a state is either given Reps or has Representatives taken away?
Reapportionment
The significant increase in the prices of goods and services is called what?
Inflation
What is the leader of the House of Representatives called?
Speaker of the House
These powers are NOT written in the Constitution
Implied Powers
What percentage approval does Congress need in both houses if they want to override a POTUS veto?
2/3 or 66%
This is the act of drawing new voting districts after a census?
Redistricting
During Contractionary FP, the government will do what with the tax rates?
Increase tax rates
How old do you need to be elected Senator
At least 30 years old
What is the name of the clause that gives Congress their implied powers?
Necessary & Proper Clause or Elastic Clause
Where must the 2 houses of Congress go if they pass different versions of a bill? (To resolve the differences)
Conference Committee
What is the practice of drawing new Congressional districts unfairly to benefit your party called?
Gerrymandering
Fiscal Policy is how the government changes ______ & ______ to control the economy?