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Ch 10 Congress
Spalding Academy 11th Grade 2011
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Suspend, as in a session of Congress | Adjourn |
| Distribute, as in seats in a legislative body | Apportion |
| The people and interests that an elected official represents | Constituency |
| Benefit allowing members of Congress to mail letters and other materials postage-free | Franking privilege |
| The drawing of electoral district lines to the advantage of a party or group | Gerrymander |
| Congressional election that occurs between presidential election years | Off-year election |
| Review by legislative committees of the policies and programs of the executive branch | Oversight function |
| Adjourn, as in a legislative session | Prorogue |
| Period of time during which, each year, Congress assembles and conducts business | Session |
| An extraordinary session of a legislative body, called to deal with an emergency situation | Special session |
| Two-year period of time during which Congress meets | Term |
| Name the Representatives for Nebraska and their political party | Jeff Fortenberry, Lee Terry, Adrian Smith. All Republican. |
| Who is the Speaker of the House? | John Boehner |
| Who is the Majority Leader? | Eric Cantor |
| Who is the Democratic Leader? | Nancy Pelosi |
| How does a special session differ from a regular session of Congress? | Special session deals w/ emergency situations and may only be initiated by the President |
| Why do politicians gerrymander districts? | To create districts that their party is almost certain to win in an election |
| Name 5 differences between the House and Senate | House: 435 members, 2 yr terms, smaller constituencies, strict rules, less prestige. Senate |
| Why did the 17th amendment change the way senators are chosen? | Stipulated that senators be elected by votes of each state. Before amendment, senators hosen by state legislatures |
| Why did the framers set each senator’s term at 6 years instead of 2 years? | Believed that a 6 yr term would make senators less subject to pressure by public opinion or special interest groups |
| How is the Senate a “continuous body?” | Senator’s terms are staggered. All of its seats are never up for election at the same time |
| What are the 5 roles that a member of Congress plays? | Legislator, Representatives of constituents, Committee members, Servants of constituents, Politicians |
| What is the difference between a trustee, delegate, politico, and partisan? | Trustee: decide each question on its merits. Delegate: Vote the way their constituents want. Partisan: Feel duty-bound to vote along party lines. Politico: Attempt to balance elements of a trustee, delegate, and partisan. (pg 281) |
| Name 4 ways that members are compensated for their work. | $169,000, Franking privilege, Office space in DC, free parking, travel paid to go home |
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