Posi Exam 3 The Constitution

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Contrast between parliament and a congress

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Parliament both make laws and select national leader. Congress only makes laws

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Which institution did the framers expect to dominate?

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Congress

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Changing turnover rate in Congress over the course of history; likelihood of
incumbents being reelected

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by 1950s serving in congress became a career. between 1963-69 first termers fell from 58% to 8%. However, the elections of 92 and 94 caused a sharp rise in first termers.

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size and term of each house

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House of Representatives-435 apportioned by population, serve for two year terms.

Senate-two senators per state for a total of 100, term of 6 years.

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Qualification of the House of Representatives

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Must be 25 years of age (when seated not elected)

Must have been a citizen of the U.S for 7 years.

Must be an inhabitant of the state from which elected

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Qualification for the Senate

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Must be 30 years of age (when seated not when elected)

Must have been a citizen of the U.S for nine years.

Must be an inhabitant of the state from which elected

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Organization of the Senate

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Majority party chooses a member (usually by seniority) for president pro tempore of senate-honorary position with presiding power when vice president is absent.

majority leader schedules business of Senate usually in consultation with minority leader

Whip-chosen by each party to help party leader stay informed about what the stances of different members on different issues.

Each party chooses a Policy Committee to help the party leader schedule Senate business

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Types of Commitees

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standing committees-(more or less permanent bodies with specific legislative responsibilities) most powerful of the commitees

Select committees-congressional commitees appointed for a limited time and purpose

Joint committee-committee with both House and Senators, most important is the the conference comittee