Congress Review

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