Miscellaneous
This branch of government holds the power to create laws that govern the nation.
What is the Legislative Branch
lobbying
What is when a person represents an organization in an attempt to influence government rulings
What are the three types of powers of congress?
express powers, imply powers, and inherent powers
Who is the President of the Senate?
The Vice President (JD Vance)
how many members are in the house of representatives
435
One of Congress’s key responsibilities is approving this annual financial plan for the federal government
what is the federal budget
Impeach
what is a process by which a person in office is charged with a crime.
How is congress organized?
It's divided between the house of representatives and senate
How many people are in Senate?
how many terms can you be elected for
2 terms
How is Congress organized?
A bicameral structure- 2 parts: House of Representatives and the Senate
Incumbent
A person who currently holds office and the government but is running for reelection.
What is bicameral congress?
a legislative body with two separate chambers, or houses.
What do the majority and minority leader do?
They keep their respective parties (either democrat or republican) in line an make sure they are being respectful and appropriate in Congress.
what are the qualifications
have to be 25 years of age, citizen for the past seven years, and you have to live in the state you wish to run in
How does a bill become a law?
It is introduced in Congress (House or Senate) and goes through debate and voting in House and Senate. Finally, it is approved or denied by the President.
Filibuster
what is an action (usually a speech) that can delay or prevent a vote on a bill by extending the debate.
What is the role of Congress in the Legislative Branch?
Making decisions on laws, controlling taxes and budget, regulating commerce, and declaring war.
What are the qualifications of the U.S. Senate?
30 years old, been a citizen for the last nine years, and live in the state you wish to run in.
What are the powers of the house?
Introduce legislation, originate revenue, power of impeachment, approves by 2/3 vote any constitutional amendments
What are the 3 reasons for a bicameral congress?
Historical (based on the British Parliament), Practical (resolves problems between large and small states0, Theoretical (checks and balances0.
express/delegated powers
What is powers given to federal government by the constitution.
Where does Congress meet?
The U.S. Capitol building
Powers of the senate
tries impeachment cases brough by the house and votes on all bills and legislation sent up from the House (usually amends the bills)
What 2 things do the Speaker of the House assign?
Bills to committees and membership within committees