Legislative Branch Unit

Congressional districts have to be near equal in population according to which case?

How many sessions are in one term of the House of Representatives?

Which type of committee usually would come into play at the end of the bill making process?

The word "Impeach" means to

What court case led to one person, one vote, in other words, equal population in each district?

Every ten years the number of seats each state has can change. This is called...

The Progressive Era prompted several constitutional amendments. Which two illustrate this?

Formal procedure to stop a filibuster....

Which court case used the Necessary and Proper Clause?

The word impeach means

Which Congressional district do we belong and who is our representative?

What is the term for the fact that 1/3 of the senate is up for re-election every two years?

The HOR has the sole power to

A Two House legislature is known as

How many members make up the House of Representatives?

30 years of age, resident of the state and 9 years residency are requirements to run for?

Congress can take private property for public use thanks to this and which amendment?

Most bills never make it out of committee. What is this called?

This type of committee is formed to investigate current matters.

Who is responsible for redrawing congressional districts?

Who impeaches?

The Senate is a "Continuous Body." What fraction are up for reelection every two years?

Which committee can speed, delay or prevent action on a bill in the House?

Committee Chairs are usually chosen

Congress has oversight power. Which branch of government do they exercise this power over?

Which two amendments allowed for direct election of senators and pay raises for congress?

The first battle over the implied powers of Congress was fought over the creation of

Who appoints members to the House Rules Committee?

2 year terms, 25 years of age and 7 years citizenship are all requirements for what office?

Broad interpretation of the constitution and power given to congress....

Members of Congress who vote the way their constituents want vote.....

In order for either chamber to conduct business, half of the membership must be there....

Who is our 9th district representative?

When the VP is absent, this is the presiding officer in the Senate...

What term is synonymous with the necessary and proper clause?

Redrawing of congressional districts to benefit the party in power at the state level...