
| Which article states the powers of the legislative branch? | |
| What amendment to the Constitution made Senators directly elected by the people? | |
| What are the terms for a Senator? Congressman? | |
| Bills may be introduced in either house of Congress, with the exception of _____________ bills, which must originate in the House of Representatives. | |
| Define: constituency | |
| Review the powers of Congress | |
| Define: elastic clause | |
| What are the types of committees? | |
| What is the process for passing a constitutional amendment? | |
| Define: Filibuster; where is it allowed? | |
| Qualifications for members of the House, Senate? | |
| Define: incumbent Advantages of an incumbent? | |
| Define: pork barreling, logrolling, casework | |
| What is the leadership of the House? Senate? | |
| Define: gerrymandering, impeachment | |
| In what policy area does Congress defer to the president? | |
| Who draws the boundary lines of congressional districts? | |
| What committee is most important in the House? | |
| How can Congress respond to a Supreme Court ruling? | |
| What is a whip? | |
| What happens to most bills? | |
| Define: discharge petition | |
| What is an example of Congress using the elastic clause? | |
| Which party currently controls Congress? | |
| Who is the current majority leader in the Senate? | |
| Who is the Speaker of the House? | |
| Who is the President of the Senate? What is his one constitutional role in the Senate? | |
| Which party currently controls Congress? | |
| Review the differences between the House and the Senate | |
| Define: caucus, legislative veto, advise and consent, quorum, roll call, cats and dogs |
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