Chapter 1 Study Guide (Flashcards)

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Convene

To start a new term; Congress convenes every two years on January 3rd of odd-numbered years.

Speaker of the House

The presiding officer in the House of Representatives; currently held by Mike Johnson.

President of the Senate

The title of the presiding officer in the Senate; currently held by Vice President Kamala Harris.

Representative Democracy

A system where people elect representatives to voice their concerns in government.

Citizen Responsibilities

Responsibilities include voting, running for office, protesting, and petitioning to maintain government function.

Bicameral

Refers to a legislative body with two houses; the US legislative branch is bicameral.

House Size

The current size of the House of Representatives is 435 members.

North Dakota Representative

North Dakota has one representative, Kelly Armstrong.

Representative Term Length

Members of the House serve two-year terms.

House Qualifications

Must be 25 years old, a US citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state elected.

Senate Composition

Each state is entitled to two Senators according to the Constitution.

Senator Term Length

Senators serve six-year terms.

North Dakota Senators

The current Senators from North Dakota are Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven.

Senate Qualifications

Must be at least 30 years old, a US citizen for at least nine years, and an inhabitant of the state elected.

Expressed Powers

Powers explicitly stated in the Constitution; an example is creating laws.

Implied Powers

Powers assumed to exist; an example is the government creating taxes.

Inherent Powers

Powers necessary for the national government to function; an example is the power to create laws.