us gov exam II

What is a filibuster?

a senator using continued speech to prolong debate in order to kill a bill

What is the purpose of invoking cloture?

end debate

When would a senator invoke cloture?

during a filibuster

How many U.S senators are there?

h

How long is a U.S senator’s term?

How many U.S. representatives are there?

How long is a U.S representative’s term?

How long is a Texas representative’s term?

two years

How many Texas representatives are there?

How many Texas senators are there?

How long is a Texas senator’s term?

A Latino congressman representing a majority Latino district in Florida is an example of ___

descriptive representation

a high-income Background senator shares beliefs with his primarily low-income constituents. this is an example of _____ representation?

substantive

Why would a representative vote against their own beliefs?

fear of disloyalty

how is the speaker of the house chosen?

majority vote

who assigns reps to committees?

party chair

what is a delegate?

what is a trustee?

what is a resolution?

a formal statement of an opinion

how often is tx redistricted?

every ten years

what drives representatives decisions?

re-election