House, Senate, or Both - Gov. Study Guide

American Government - Mr. Geisel (12th gr.)

House/Senate/Both: Currently elected by the popular vote

Both

House/Senate/Both: 100 members

Senate

House/Senate/Both: Standing committees

House/Senate/Both: Speaker

House

House/Senate/Both: Single- member respresetnation scheme

House

House/Senate/Both: Electronic voting

House

House/Senate/Both: Confirms Supreme Court appointments

Senate

House/Senate/Both: The reason PA has 19 electoral votes

Both

House/Senate/Both: Each state is guaranteed at least one

House

House/Senate/Both: Baker vs. Carr

House

House/Senate/Both: Many actions may be non germane

Senate

House/Senate/Both: Declares War

Both

House/Senate/Both: Must be a citizen for at least 7 years

House

House/Senate/Both: 435 members

House

House/Senate/Both: Representation based on equality of the states

Senate

House/Senate/Both: Redistricting

House

House/Senate/Both: Initiates appropriation bills

House

House/Senate/Both: Vice President

Senate

House/Senate/Both: Virginia Plan

House

House/Senate/Both: Hakeem Jefferies

House

House/Senate/Both: Elects president if no candidate wins majority

House

House/Senate/Both: Controlled by the Republican Party

Both

House/Senate/Both: Must be a citizen for at least 9 years

Senate

House/Senate/Both: John Thune

Senate

House/Senate/Both: Proposes formal amendments

Both

House/Senate/Both: Unlimited terms of office

Both

House/Senate/Both: "staggered terms"

Senate

House/Senate/Both: At-large representation scheme

Senate

House/Senate/Both: Actions typically must be germane

House

House/Senate/Both: Originally selected by state legislatures

Senate

House/Senate/Both: 17th amendment

Senate

House/Senate/Both: New Jersey Plan

Senate

House/Senate/Both: Reapportionment

House

House/Senate/Both: Filibuster

Senate

House/Senate/Both: gerrymandering

House

House/Senate/Both: "continuous body"

Senate

House/Senate/Both: Scott Perry of PA District 10

House

House/Senate/Both: Must be at least 25 years if age

House

House/Senate/Both: Each state receives 2

Senate

House/Senate/Both: Mike Johnson

House

House/Senate/Both: Majority Leader is a Republican

Both

House/Senate/Both: Sole power to impeach government officials

House

House/Senate/Both: Approves of VP appointment

Both

House/Senate/Both: Must live in the state he or she represents

Both

House/Senate/Both: John Fetterman

Senate

House/Senate/Both: Ratifies Treaties

Senate

House/Senate/Both: Shaw vs. Reno

House

House/Senate/Both: Must be at least 30 years of age

Senate

How much of the Senate is up for election?

1/3

How often is there Senate elections?

every 2 years (staggered)

Why are the elections in the Senate staggered?

they wanted to create a continious body

At least how old does someone need to be to run for president?

35

What does someone's citizenship need to be to run for president?

natual born citizen of the US

What is the residency need to be for someone running for president?

inside of the US for the least 14 years

Filibuster

using unlimited debate time to avoid a vote because the minority knows they can't win

Closure rule

end filibuster but need 60 votes

Reconciliation

creates rules when a bill goes to the floor to limit speaking time

How many votes does reconciliation need?

51 votes

Rules Committee

creates rules that are either open or closed

Open Rules

the bill is open to the floor to amend

Why would a side want open rules and who does it tend to help?

Want?- amendments slows down debates
Helps?- the majority

Closed Rules

closes the floor to amend a bill

Who does closed rules tend to help?

the minority

Electronic Voting

used when a lot of people are voting to get results quickly

Role Call Voting

calling out "yay" or "nay" when your name is called

Voice Vote

when everyone is one the same side, everyone calls out with "yay" or "nay" at the same time

Standing Vote

people stand up to make their vote

Germane

must be related to the topic of the bill

In the House, how many committees can you be on?

2

In the Senate, how many committees can you be on?

up to 8

Which is the only side to make laws on taxes?

the House of Representaives because they represent the people

Impeach

to place charges against

The Proccess of Getting Impeached

1.) the House investigates
2.) the House votes on the articles of impeachment
3.) the Senate holds a trial
4.) the Senate votes on a conviction

Who are the 3 presidents to be impeached?

Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Andrew Johnson

How long is a term?

2

When does a term go to?

From January 3, (odd number year) to January 3, (next odd number year)

How many terms have been in Congress?

119

How long is a session?

1 year

When does a session start?

January 3

When does a session end?

Whenever congress wants to end it but once it is stoped, no more legistaltion can be passed through it

Proforma Session

recess appointments

Who is an incumbent?

the person that already holds the office they are running for

Who is the challenger?

the person running against the incumbent

Open Seat

if there is 2 challengers (no incumbent)

List the 3 branches of government, their functions, and who represents them.

Legislative - make laws - Congress
Executive - enforce laws - President
Judicial - interpret laws - Supreme Court

Who was the House designed to represent?

the people

Who was the Senate designed to protect?

the states

How long is a term in the House?

2 years

How long is a term in the Senate?

6 years (staggered/continuous body)

Which has stricter floor rules?

the House because of how many people there are

Which legislative process is more urgent?

the House becuase terms are shorter and there are more people

Where is power more concentrated?

the House

Which has a more powere Rules Committee?

the House

Which is more prestigious?

The Senate because there are less spots, more powers, and represent the whole state

Which has a high incumbency rate?

the House (90% will get re-elected)

Which party currently has control?

Republican

How many people does the House have?

219

How many people does the Senate have?

212

Which has more specialists?

the House

Which has more generalists?

the Senate