Legislative Test Remediation

Vocabulary review flashcards covering the structure, powers, qualifications, and leadership of the United States Congress based on the legislative remediation notes.

Enumerated Powers

Powers specifically stated in the Constitution, with examples including taxation, the commerce clause, borrowing money, declaring war, and militia powers.

House of Representatives (Size and Term Length)

A chamber consisting of 435 members who serve 2-year terms.

Senate (Size and Term Length)

A chamber consisting of 100 members who serve 6-year terms.

House Qualifications

Requirements to hold office in the House, consisting of being at least 25 years old and holding 7 years of U.S. citizenship.

Senate Qualifications

Requirements to hold office in the Senate, consisting of being at least 30 years old and holding 9 years of U.S. citizenship.

Unique Powers of the House

Specific chamber authorities that include starting impeachments, passing revenue legislation, and choosing the president if the Electoral College fails to reach a majority.

Unique Powers of the Senate

Specific chamber authorities that include carrying out impeachment trials, approving presidential appointments, and ratifying treaties.

Evolution of Commerce Clause Power

The expansion of congressional regulatory power from narrow interstate trade regulation to broad authority over any activity substantially affecting the national economy.

Congressional Role in Foreign and Military Affairs

The constitutional authority to influence foreign and defense policy by declaring war, funding the military, ratifying treaties, and confirming diplomatic appointments.

Implied Powers

Congressional powers derived from the Necessary and Proper Clause, exemplified by the creation of the national bank.

House Leadership

The presiding leadership of the House of Representatives, headed by the Speaker of the House.

Senate Leadership

The legislative leaders of the Senate, consisting of the Vice President and the Senate Majority Leader.

Standing Committees

Permanent committees that review and refine legislation, such as those overseeing tax and revenue policy.