Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania Government Review

This set of flashcards covers important vocabulary related to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania geography, and the state legislature as discussed in the lecture.

What two rivers meet to form the Ohio River?

The Allegheny and the Monongahela.

How many states border Pennsylvania?

Six states.

Name one state that borders Pennsylvania.

New York.

What is the name of the Pennsylvania legislature?

General Assembly.

How many members are in the Pennsylvania House?

203 members.

What is the minimum age to be a member of the Pennsylvania House?

21 years.

How long must you be a U.S. citizen to be in the Pennsylvania legislature?

4 years.

How long must you live in Pennsylvania to serve in the legislature?

4 years.

What is the length of a term in the Pennsylvania General Assembly?

2 years.

How many Pennsylvania Senate districts are there?

50 districts.

What is the total population of Pennsylvania according to the last census?

13 million.

How many people approximately live in each Pennsylvania House district?

Around 65,000.

What is the estimated population per Pennsylvania Senate district?

Approximately 250,000.

Who is the U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania?

John Fetterman.

What is the capital of Pennsylvania?

Harrisburg.

How many votes are required to pass a bill in the Pennsylvania Senate?

26 votes.

What fraction of votes is needed to override a veto in Pennsylvania?

Two-thirds.

How long is a Pennsylvania Senator's term?

4 years.

What happens to a bill on its first day in the Pennsylvania legislature?

It is read without discussion.

What happens on day two of a bill's process in the legislature?

Amendments can be added.

What is the role of the committee in the legislative process?

To review and discuss the bill.

What happens on day three of a bill's process?

Debate occurs and then a vote is taken.

What is the role of the governor regarding a bill?

To sign, veto, or allow it to become law.

How long is the pocket veto period?

10 days.

What is the name of the Pennsylvania Senate President?

Austin Davis.

Who is the Pennsylvania Speaker of the House?

Joanna McClintock.

How many districts are in the Pennsylvania House?

203 districts.

How many people are in the Pennsylvania Senate?

50 Senators.

How long must a member of the Pennsylvania House live in their district?

1 year.

What is the voting majority required to pass legislation in the Pennsylvania House?

102 votes.

What happens to a bill after it is signed by the governor?

It becomes law.

Who stamps the bill to make it a law?

The governor.

What is one responsibility of state legislators?

To propose and vote on bills.

What is the minimum age requirement to run for U.S. Senate?

30 years.

What are the main responsibilities of the Pennsylvania General Assembly?

Making laws and representing the people.

What is the term for when a governor does not sign a bill within the pocket veto period?

The bill fails to become law.

What is required for an amendment to the Pennsylvania constitution to be adopted?

Approval by a majority of the voters.

How long can amendments to bills be discussed in the Pennsylvania legislature?

Until the vote is taken.

What is the primary purpose of a committee in the legislature?

To analyze and refine legislation.

Why is it important to know the borders of Pennsylvania?

To understand the state's geography and its neighboring states.

How does legislative representation work in Pennsylvania?

By district with specific population ratios.

What is the process for introducing a bill in the Pennsylvania legislature?

It must be written and then read on the floor.

What is a majority vote in the context of Pennsylvania legislation?

More than half of the members present must agree.