Legislative Branch of Government

Constituents

Citizens represented by elected officials in Congress.

Delegate Theory

Representation based on constituents' preferences.

Trustee Theory

Representation based on personal judgment and conscience.

Safe congressional districts

Districts likely to elect the same party consistently.

Entitlement Programs

Government programs guaranteeing benefits to eligible individuals.

Majority Leader

Party leader controlling the majority in Congress.

Filibuster

Extended debate to delay or block legislation.

Impeachment Process

Procedure to remove a federal official from office.

Franking privilege

Allows Congress members to send mail free.

veto

Presidential rejection of a bill passed by Congress.

Cloture

Procedure to end a filibuster in the Senate.

Bicameral

Legislative body with two chambers, House and Senate.

17th Amendment

Established direct election of U.S. Senators by voters.

Legislative Veto

Congress's ability to reject executive actions.

Casework

Assistance provided by Congress members to constituents.

Quorum

Minimum number of members needed for Congress to conduct business.

Standing committees

Permanent committees focusing on specific policy areas.

Select committees

Temporary committees for specific issues or investigations.

Joint committees

Committees with members from both House and Senate.

Conference committee

Temporary committee to reconcile House and Senate bills.

Leadership (House/Senate)

Positions guiding the legislative process in each chamber.

Appropriations bills

Legislation allocating funds for government activities.

Apportionment

Distribution of congressional seats based on population.

Redistricting

Redrawing district boundaries after census data.

Gerrymandering

Manipulating district boundaries for political advantage.

Seniority system

Long-serving members gain preferential treatment in Congress.

Incumbency

Holding a current office, often leading to reelection.

Logrolling

Mutual agreement to support each other's legislation.

Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (1964)

Congressional approval for military action in Vietnam.

War Powers Act (1973)

Limits presidential power to engage in military conflict.

Shaw vs. Reno

Supreme Court case on racial gerrymandering.

Baker vs. Carr

Supreme Court case on legislative apportionment.

Age limit to be a SENATOR

30

Age limit to be a REPRESENTATIVE

25

Age limit to be PRESIDENT

35

How many terms can a SENATOR serve?

4

How long is a SENATE term?

6 years

How many terms can a REPRESENTATIVE serve?

Any amount — no limit

How long is a REPRESENTATIVE term?

2 years

#1 job of Congress

Protect the people

How many representatives?

45

How many senators?

100

Who is this & what do they do?

Mike Johnson — Speaker of the House

How many Wisconsinite Representatives are there?

8 — 2 democrat & 6 republican

What WI congressional district contains Neenah?

District 6

Who is this & what do they do?

Glenn Grothman — House Representative representing Neenah

Who is this & what do they do?

JD Vance — US Vice President / In Charge of Senate

Who is this & what do they do?

Tammy Baldwin — Wisconsin Senator (Democratic)

Who is this & what do they do?

Ron Johnson — Wisconsin Senator (Republican)

Who is this & what do they do?

Kristin Alfheim — Represents Neenah in the State Senate

Who is this & what do they do?

Dean Kaufert — Represents Neenah in the State Assemble

Name of Neenah’s lawmaking body?

Common Council

How many people in Neenah’s board of Education?

9

Amount of aldermen in Neenah

9