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CNC1 ch 5 question
Congress
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| describe each section of Article 1 of the Constitution (10) | gives legislative powers to Congress house qualifications senate qualifications; 'classes' and V.P. elections and when to assemble House rules salary rules Legislative process list of 'Enumerated' and implied powers importation of people, 'habeas |
| what is the constitutionally minimum # of U.S. Senator and Representatives from each state | two one |
| how many people serve in the U.S. House of Rep. | 435 (based on size of state) |
| how many people serve in the U.S. Senete | 100 (two for every state) |
| what are the key differences & powers between the two chambers | House: 2 year term, impeachment, taxes declaration of war, at least 1 representative, specialize on issues Senate: 6 yr term, final vote on impeachment, must approve major President appointments, approve tedies, 2 representatives, generalize on issues |
| how does a bill become a law | bill is proposed passes H. Of R. and Senate by majority vote President can sign or veto and send back ----------------------------------------------------------------- *if bill is reconsidered* 2/3 vote of both chambers wanting to pass bill can o |
| how is speaker of the house elected | member votes |
| how do political parties make the legislative process easier (2) | -parties enable Congress to mobilize in support of or against legislation -committees allow Congress to divide the workload |
| what are the powers of Committee Chairman (4) | -scheduling and presiding over committee -setting calender agenda -appointing members -leading debate over bill |
| does congress reflect the actual demographics of the nation as a whole | no, numbers based on old census |
| what factors influence Legislators voti of the people ng decisions (10) | -partisanship -beliefs -merits of the issue -legislative committee and recommendations -interest groups -president recommendations -constituents -re election -career goals -idealism |
| what do interest groups provide to Congress | provide information designed to help legislators sift through the facts, figures and arguments with complex issues |
| explain delegate and trustee views on representation | Delegate: model representation the people, to vote as the people would Trustee: trusting a representative to protect interests of the people by using their best judgement |
| what is the two step process to impeachment | 1: House of Representatives vote to impeach the person 2: Senate conducts trail and passes judgement |
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