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Amer Gov 10/17

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Which term refers to people who are represented by a particular member of Congress? Constituents
How many years is the term of a member of the House of Representatives? two
The Great Compromise combined elements of which two plans? Virginia and New Jersey
Who has the final authority to ratify any amendments Congress proposes? States
Which type of constitutional power allows Congress to declare war? expressed
The states and Congress share power over which militia? National Guard
Which power did the Constitution take from individual states and give to the national government? coinage
Who is charged with establishing the federal courts beneath the Supreme Court? Congress
Which court order forces the police to present a person in court to face charges, except in cases of rebellion or invasion? the writ of habeas corpus
Who is the most powerful member of the House of Representatives? Speaker of the House
Who is second in line of succession to the presidency of the United States? Speaker of the House
Which basic job qualification for the Senate was set by the Constitution? live in the state he or she represents
Which amendment was ratified in 1913 to make direct popular elections of senators part of the Constitution? Seventeenth
On how many committees may a senator generally serve, according to Senate rules? no more than three
What vote is required by the Senate to expel one of its members? two-thirds
According to the Constitution, both senators and members of the House may submit bills with the exception of what kind of bill? tax bill
Which provision adds an unpopular provision to a popular bill that is likely to be passed rider
Where does a bill go if it is introduced and passed in the House of Representatives? Senate
What are the three main types of rules assigned by the Rules Committee? open, closed, and modified
When the president signs a bill it, becomes law
specific powers granted to Congress by the Constitution expressed power
like-minded people who join together to influence government and its policies interest groups
legal document that requires a person to testify in a certain matter subpoena
person who helps manage the actions and strategy of a party in the House floor leader
strongest check on congressional power separation of power
spokesperson and main strategist for the majority party in the Senate majority leader
tactic by which a president may kill a bill without actually vetoing it pocket veto
law that punishes a person without a trial bill of attainder
power of Congress to bring executive or judicial officials to trial impeachment
distribution of House seats among the states based on population apportionment
encourages fellow party members to vote as the party leadership wants whip
provision that beats little relationship to bill's main topic rider
bill that sets aside funds for a specific purpose appropriation
allows Congress to take actions needed to carry out the expressed power necessary and proper clause
court order forcing the police to present a person in court to face charges writ of habeas corpus
each member is required to publicly state his or her vote roll-call vote
people who live in a Congress member's particular geographic area constituents
person who heads a committee in the House of Representatives chair
long-running speech meant to keep measures from coming up for a vote filibuster
practice of drawing district boundaries for political advantage gerrymandering
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