Congressional Committees
Where does most of the detailed work of law-making happen
Standing Comittees
What determines the number of seats in the Senate
The # of states (written in the Constitution)
what is a bill called with many unrelated riders?
Christmas Tree Bill
What is the main powers of the legislative branch
to make the laws
What is a constituent
Member of an electoral district, represented by an elected offical
Who makes up a conference committee
Members of the House and the Seante
What reapportions the number of seats in the House?
The census data, every 10 years
The Speaker will rule a bill ____ if he/she wants it to pass quickly
closed (limited debate)
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
2/3 vote in the House and Senate
Where do most legislators begin their political careers?
Local Politics/ Government
What is most important in choosing committee chairs?
Seniority
Legislators swear to defend and promote the principles of
The Constitution
This kind of vote can stop a filibuster
cloture
What power is reserved specifically for the Senate
Ratifying Treaties negotiated by the president
What is the main power of the Speaker of the House?
Scheduling: Deciding what bills will be discussed when
What do subcommittees do during "mark-ups"
Change/Add/Remove:
Determine the Final Language
Where do most legislators begin their careers
Local government
What happens to a bill during "Mark-Up"
The bill is changed, added to, removed from/ the final language is determined
Impeachment, Override, Confirmation, Ratification, Amendment: Who do these powers have in common?
Checks and Balances of the Legislative Branch and other branches
Roll-Call Vote
Who assigns bills to in the House committees
The Speaker of the House
What restrictions belongs only state legislators
term limits
What is the difference between an open and closed ruling in the House?
Open: Unlimited Debate
Closed: Limited Debate
Where do revenue/spending/tax bills have to start?
The House of Representatives
Federally funded projects secured by legislators in the form of small spending bills directed at their home district
Pork Barrel Spending