Legislative Branch

A filibuster can be stopped when three-fifths of the Senate votes for

Before both houses of Congress pass it and the president signs it, a proposed law is a

These congressional staffers help constituents with problems.

How is the number of Senators divided among the states?

People in districts represented in Congress are called

Who is the current Vice President?

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

The US Congress, which is made up of two houses, is a

The flow of legislative work in Congress is controlled by the

What is the purpose of gerrymandering?

The Vice President ONLY votes on a bill in the Senate when

Fed. grants and contracts are important to lawmakers and their districts because they bring in

These people serve as assistant floor leaders in Congress

_____ make sure that legislators are present for key votes.

A _______ is required for a legislative body to take official action

This group specializes in a subcategory of its standing committee's responsibility

Who is the Speaker of the house?

Standing, joint, select, and conference are all types of congressional

These are a source of federal money and jobs.

Who elects the Speaker of the House?

Who impeaches a government official?

In an impeachment trial, who holds the trial and makes the decision of guilty or innocent?

This is the minimum number of members who must be present for a legi. body to conduct business

These committees act as study groups for the House and Senate

This could bring about a vote of censure

All bills Congress passes require this before they become law

How often are Senators up for election?

In the Senate, bills are brought to the floor by

What is an expressed power?

During this process, each bill is given a title and a number

House members may vote by voice vote, standing vote, or _______ vote.