Midterm: Federalism

Question 1

House of Representatives

Answer 1

direct elections, 435 members, seats apportioned by census, 25 y/o, influential on budget

Question 2

The Franking Privilege

Answer 2

allows govt officials or members of congress to send mail without paying a postage, free mail

Question 3

Powers of Congress

Answer 3

assemblage of elected reps, make laws

Question 4

Substantive Representation

Answer 4

• what the elected officials do for the people they represent
• focuses on their actions and what policies the enforce in order to benefit the people that voted for them

Question 5

Descriptive Representation

Answer 5

who the elected officials are based on their background, looks is the official mirror and resembles the diversity of the population they represent

Question 6

Congressional Elections

Answer 6

every two years, 2 year term, no term limit

Question 7

Incumbents

Answer 7

people who already hold a place in office and are looking to continue their spot in congress

Question 8

Speaker

Answer 8

majority part, presides over house
- extremely powerful
- decided who speaks, when to vote on bill
- elect majority leader

Question 9

Minority Leader

Answer 9

opponent to speaker

Question 10

Whip

Answer 10

(each party) keep party leaders informed, round up vores

Question 11

Pro Tempore

Answer 11

• chosen by VP
• most senior member
• honorary title

Question 12

Filibuster

Answer 12

• unlimited debate
• taking a bill to death (prevent vote from being taken)

Question 13

How a Bill becomes a Law

Answer 13

• Bill — a proposed law
  1. House - box or hand to clerk
  2. Numbered and Printed
  3. Assigned a “Rule”