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What are the two chambers of Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435 members.
What is the representation in the Senate?
Equal representation with 2 senators per state, totaling 100 members.
What is one power of Congress?
To pass laws.
What can the President do with a bill?
Sign, veto, or allow it to become law without signing.
What is required to override a Presidential veto?
A two-thirds majority in both chambers.
Name a type of Congressional committee that focuses on specific policy areas.
Standing Committees.
What is the role of the Speaker of the House?
Presiding officer and sets the agenda of the House.
How often does redistricting occur?
Every ten years after the Census.
What does gerrymandering refer to?
Manipulating district lines to favor one party.
How long do House members serve?
Two-year terms.
What principle was established in Baker v. Carr?
One person, one vote, ensuring fair representation.
What is required for treaty approval in the Senate?
A two-thirds vote.
What clause empowers Congress to make laws essential for carrying out its duties?
Necessary and Proper Clause.
What is the role of the Vice President in the Senate?
President of the Senate, casting tie-breaking votes.
What is the purpose of Congressional Committees?
To divide workload and allow for specialized oversight.
What is the first step in the law-making process?
A bill is introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate.
What happens after a bill is introduced?
The bill is assigned to a committee for review.
What is a conference committee?
A committee formed to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill.
What are Select Committees?
Temporary committees established for a specific purpose or investigation.
What is the purpose of Subcommittees?
To focus on specific tasks within the jurisdiction of a larger committee.
What is a Joint Committee?
A committee composed of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What voting process occurs in committees?
Committees can vote to recommend whether a bill should go to the floor for debate.
How do committees influence the law-making process?
By reviewing, amending, and determining the viability of proposed legislation.
What is the process following a bill's approval in one chamber?
The bill must then be passed by the other chamber before going to the President.
What occurs if both chambers pass different versions of a bill?
The bill goes to a conference committee for compromise before being sent for final approval.
