AP Government Chapter 4

What is the requirements to become a member of the House of Representatives?

Be at least 25 years old, be a resident of the state, & have 7 years of citizenship in the U.S

How long can you serve in the House of Representatives?

2 year terms with unlimited number of terms

What is the requirements to become a member of the Senate?

At least 30 years old, be a resident of the state, & have 9 years of citizenship

How long can you serve in the Senate?

6 years with unlimited number of terms

What are the constitutional powers of Congress?

The ability to pass laws in areas of national policy, legislate policies, and set a federal budget

Pork barrel spending

legislation that directs specific funds to projects within districts or states

Logrolling

trading of votes on legislation by members of Congress to get their earmarks passed into legislation

Earmarks

the allocation of money to specific projects in states or congressional districts

Oversight

efforts by Congress to ensure that executive branch agencies, bureaus, and cabinet departments, as well as their officials, are acting legally and in accordance with congressional goals