Shari M - Unit 4 Study Guide

List at least three third parties that you learned about in this unit.

Libertarian, Green, Free Soil, Dixicrats

What is a political party plank?

A political parties proposal for congress.

What is a political party platform?

A document stating a parties beliefs and ideas.

How may 3rd parties help democracy?

The third represent the ideas of people that would otherwise be ignored in the major parties.

How may 3rd parties hurt democracy?

Third parties will hurt democracy if they are only there to take voters away from a party or if the leaders is a tyrant.

How many terms can a congressman serve?

Unlimited

How long is the term in the Senate?

6 years

How long is the term in the House of Representatives?

2 years

What are the qualifications for a Senator?

30 year old, Citizen for 9 years, Live in state they represent.

What are the qualifications for a Representative?

25 years old, Citizen for 7 years, Live in district they represent.

Who do congressmen represent?

They represent the people.

What is Gerrymandering?

When politicians draw district lines to favor race or political parties.

Describe packing and cracking.

Packing: Put community all together in one district

Cracking: Split community into multiple districts

What is the role of the Speaker of the House? Who is it?

The Speaker of the House leads the house in discussions. Kevin McCarthy.

What is the role of Majority & Minority leaders? Who are they?

The majority and minority speakers lead their parties.

Minority: Hakeem Jeffries Majority: Steve Scalise

What party is the majority in the House of Representatives?

Republican.

What party is the majority in the Senate?

Democrat

What is the role of the Whip?

The whip makes sure the whole party is on the same page.

What is the role of the President pro tempore?

Fills in for the VP when they are not there. Usually longest serving senator.

Who is the President pro tempore?

Patty Murray

What is the role of the Vice President in Congress?

Keeps the senate under control, votes to break ties, presides over counting of votes.

Who is Arlington’s Representative?

Kathrine M Clark

Who is Boston’s Representative

Ayanna Pressley

Who are the Senators of Massachusetts?

Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey.

What are enumerated powers?

Powers stated in the constitution.

Give 3 examples of enumerated powers.

Where can you find these enumerated powers listed in the Constitution?

Section 1, Article 2

What are implied powers?

Powers that congress gives itself.

Give an example of an implied power.

Create and collect taxes, raise and support army, declare war.

Explain the Elastic clause.

How congress stretches its powers stated in the U.S. Constitution.

What are the three actions the President can take when a bill is presented?

Sign, Veto, Ignore.

Who can propose a bill?

A congress person.

What is a veto?

A president rejects a bill.

How does a veto work?  How can Congress override a veto?

President can not sign a bill. Congress override with 2/3 vote.

Give 3 examples of a standing committee.

Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, Agriculture.

What is a caucus?

A group of representative who come together to pursue shared goals.

Compare a committee and a caucus.

Committees are more officile and can call hearings.

What is a filibuster?

A filibuster is when a congress person talk a lot to stop a bill from being voted on.

What house of Congress is allowed to filibuster?

Only the Senate are aloud to filibuster.

What is a cloture?

A procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.