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31 Cards in this Set
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the meetings of Congress that begin in January each year
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session
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a group of representatives and senators in Congress; it meets to study bills, learn about problems in the country, & find ways to solve them
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committee
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more than half
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majority
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an idea for new laws that is written and voted on
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bill
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House and Senate study group that studies the same problems from year to year
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standing committee
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the people who elect a person to public office
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constituents
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Bicameral legislature composed of the Senate & House of Representatives
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Congress
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largest House of Congress @ 435 members each w/ 1 vote determined by population of states, lower House which usually follows voter wishes
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House of Representatives
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leader of House of Representatives, elected by majority of members, 2 yr. terms, appts. members to Committee & "recognizes" members to speak.
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Speaker of the House
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Upper House of Congress,100 members w/ 2 per state, 6 yr. terms, less "politically" tied to voters wants.
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Senate
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President of Senate, Vice President of U.S., not a Senator, can't speak for/against a bill, can't vote except to break a tie
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"Pro Tempore"
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Groups of politicians who study country's problems; studies bills to help solve them
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Committees of Congress
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1. raises or collects taxes to pay for work of Federal Gov't prints money & sets its value and borrows money for country 2. makes rules for trade & business between states 3. establishes & makes rules for postal system (post offices), runs national hwy. system, national parks, & federal bldgs. 4. protects the nation against enemies, can declare war, & raise/support armies and navies 5. establish all federal courts below the Supreme Court & set all rules
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5 Congressional Powers
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Cannot pass laws to 1. set up a National School System 2. set rules for marriage/divorce
3. set minimum age for Driver's Licenses 4. set rules for local Gov't Constitution prohibits 1. ordering people held in prison w/o their rights unless the public safety is threatened 2. taking money from federal gov't w/o passing a law 1st, taxing goods exported from states, & granting titles of nobility to any person |
Congressional Limits
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Congress can make all laws "necessary & proper" to carry out its duties (used to pass laws not listed in the Constitution).
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The Elastic Clause
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Supreme Court case ruling Congress has certain powers not spelled out in the Constitution; "elastic clause"
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McCullock v. Maryland
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What are the 3 types of powers of the U.S. Gov't?
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Expressed, Implied, and Inherent Powers
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What are 7 powers of Congress?
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1. Coin money 2. Assess & Collect Tax Revenues
3. Amend U.S. Constitution 4. Revise & maintain Armed Forces 5. Declare War 6. Regulate U.S. Postal Service 7. Regulate Interstate & International Commerce |
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How many Senators are there?
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100 ( 2 / each state )
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How many Representatives are there?
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435 members in H.o.R.
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Which house has to worry about reelection every 2 yrs.?
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House of Representatives
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Which house has members who work on long term committees/projects since they serve 6 yr. terms
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Senate
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Delaying a bill so long that the Senate must go on to other business
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Filibuster
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Making sure that constituents are equally divided among the Representatives
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Apportionment
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Changing voting districts to ensure equal distribution of constituents (voters)
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Redistricting
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2 major political parties
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Democrats & Republicans
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3 types of Committees appointed by Congress
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Study, Ad hoc Joint type committees
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When the President allows a bill to sit on his desk while Congress is scheduled to be in sessiion for 10 days and does not sign it into law but it becomes law automatically
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"Pocket Veto"
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An idea for a new law that is written and voted on
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bill
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Heirarchy of positions in House of Representatives
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Speaker of House ~ Minority & Majority Floor Leaders ~ Minority & Majority Whips
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Heirarchy of positions in the Senate
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President Pro Tempore ~ Majority & Minority Floor Leaders~Minority & Majority Whips
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