Congress Review

These party leaders work with the majority/minority leaders and help count votes & steer bills 

A proposed law is often referred to as this...

The tendency of elected legislators to advocate on behalf of certain groups 

The number of members in the House of Representatives

House seats are up for reelection every ________ years 

The process of monitoring the executive branch and the bureaucracy 

All presidential nominees must be confirmed by...

The most common prior occupation of Congressmen and women

The following is a standing committee and a permanent fixture in Congress

This congressional office is mandated by the Constitutioin

The number of members in the U.S. Senate 

Members of Congress that band together to promote common interests

This committee reviews all bills coming from other committees before they go to the full Hosue

Individuals that already hold office & are more likely to get elected to Congress

According to the Constitution, all revenue bills must originate here

Most work in Congress takes place here

Membership of the House is reapportioned every ________ years 

Representatives mirror constituents personal, politically relevant characteristics 

There are this many Senators elected per state

Senate seats are up for election every ________ years

This is a mandatory requirement in order to run for Senate 

The filibuster is unique to this governmental institution 

These committees draw membership from the House and Senate

Congress members often use these methods for credit claiming

Services that members of Congress provide to their constituents