AP Legislative Unit

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

A Senate rule which lowers the amount of votes necessary to shutdown a filibuster

What term is synonymous with the necessary and proper clause?

This agency audits all executive spending for Congress.

A Two House legislature is known as

When the Pres is of one party and Congress is of another party, it is called

Which Landmark case called for equal population in congressional districts?

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

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

Divided Gov't results many times into this....

The HOR has the sole power to

Members who bring tangible things back to their home state or district...

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

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

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

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

Formal procedure to stop a filibuster....

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

Race can't be the primary factor...

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

Who appoints members to the House Rules Committee?

This type of committee is formed to investigate current matters.

This is required to get a bill not being reported out in the House

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

Which court case used the Necessary and Proper Clause?

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

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

All are powers of congress EXCEPT

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?

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

Who is responsible for redrawing congressional districts?

Vote Trading

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

Committee Chairs are usually chosen

A closed Republican meeting

This is the number 1 way most members of Congress vote on bills....

Of the bills introduced in Congress, what % becomes law on average?

This allows for business to continue in the Senate during a filibuster..

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

The allotment of seats in the HOR every ten years...

The word "Impeach" means to