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23 Terms
What does Article One of the U.S. Constitution establish?
The legislative branch (Congress)
What type of legislature does Congress have?
A bicameral legislature: House of Representatives and Senate
What are the age and citizenship requirements for the House of Representatives?
Age: 25 years old; Citizenship: 7 years
What are the age and citizenship requirements for the Senate?
Age: 30 years old; Citizenship: 9 years
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435 voting members
How many members are in the Senate?
100 members (2 per state)
What is the term length for a House member?
2 years
What is the term length for a Senate member?
6 years
What are some enumerated powers of Congress?
Tax and spend, regulate commerce, declare war, raise armed forces, coin money, establish post offices, create federal courts, and the Necessary & Proper Clause.
What did the Seventeenth Amendment establish?
Direct election of senators by voters
What is impeachment?
Formal accusation of misconduct against federal officials
Which chamber of Congress impeaches officials?
The House of Representatives
Which chamber of Congress holds the trial for impeachment?
The Senate
What powers are exclusive to the House of Representatives?
Starts revenue (tax) bills, impeaches officials, chooses president if Electoral College tie
What powers are exclusive to the Senate?
Confirms presidential appointments, ratifies treaties, conducts impeachment trials
What is the role of the Speaker of the House?
Leader of the House, chosen by the majority party
What are the types of committees in Congress?
Standing Committees, Select Committees, Joint Committees, Conference Committees
What is pork barrel spending?
Government spending for local projects to benefit a member's district
What are earmarks?
Funds specifically designated for local projects
What are some advantages of incumbency?
Easier fundraising, name recognition, media attention, staff support, gerrymandered districts, high reelection rates
What is gerrymandering?
Drawing voting districts to benefit a political party or group
What is a filibuster?
A Senate tactic to delay/block legislation through extended debate
What is cloture?
A procedure to stop a filibuster, requiring 60 votes
