What are the qualifications for members of the House of Representatives?

At least 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, resident of the state

What are the qualifications for members of the Senate?

At least 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of the state

What are the two houses of the bicameral legislature?

Senate and House of Representatives

When are the elections held for the House of Representatives?

November of each even-numbered year

When are elections held for the Senate?

November of each even-numbered year

What is the purpose of party caucuses?

It shows who is the majority party

What are the three rules for how Congress should be organized according to the Constitution?

Select a presiding officer, name the VP as president of the Senate, select a senator to preside in VP's absence.

In what five areas does the Constitution delegate to Congress the power to make laws? Options: Financing government, regulating trade, defending the country, creating lower courts, providing for growth; Financing government, regulating education, defending the country, creating higher courts, providing for growth; Financing government, regulating healthcare, defending the country, creating lower courts, providing for growth; Financing government, regulating agriculture, defending the country, creating lower courts, providing for growth.

Financing government, regulating trade, defending the country, creating lower courts, providing for growth

Why is impeachment so rare?

It requires 2/3 of the Senate to find the official guilty.

What are the congressional powers?

Delegated powers, implied powers, impeachment powers, and special powers

Who were the two presidents who were impeached but not found guilty?

Andrew Jackson and Bill Clinton

How might you influence your senator or representative to introduce a bill?

A large group can request a law.

What can happen to a bill being considered by a House committee or subcommittee?

They can kill the bill/set it aside.

What are Congress' delegated powers? (only 5 or 6)

Power to finance federal government, authority to raise/collect taxes, borrow money, print money, helps business

What are the implied powers of Congress?

Claimed authority under the elastic clause, necessary & proper clause allows Congress to stretch delegated powers to cover many areas.

What is the impeachment power of Congress?

The right to impeach federal officials charged with serious crimes

What is one of the special powers of the Senate?

All impeachment trials must be held in the Senate.

Congress And Legislative Processes Flashcard

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What is the law-making body of 2 houses called?

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Bicameral legislature

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What is the process of drawing congressional district lines to favor a political party called?

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Gerrymandering

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What is the term for legal protection given to members of Congress?

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Immunity

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What is the removal of a person from an institution, such as Congress, for serious misconduct called?

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Expulsion

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What is the formal disapproval of the actions of a member of Congress by the other members called?

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Censure

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How often are seats in the House of Representatives apportioned?

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Every 10 years

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What is the yearly salary of each member of Congress?

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$165,200

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