Ch11 Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
Q

What was the most populous branch of congress called

A

House of Representatives

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2
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What is it called when members of different parties join together to support or defeat a particular pice of legislation

A

Coalition

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3
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Which branch of congress has equal membership in each state?

A

Senate

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4
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In witch branch of congress has equal membership for each state

A

Senate

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5
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In witch branch of congress is membership based on population?

A

House

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6
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What is the real source of power for those who hold office in house or senate?

A

The overall Strength and leadership

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7
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Who was probably the most powerful speaker of the house in history?

A

Joe cannon

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8
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Who was the first female member of congress?

A

Janet rankin

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9
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Who served as Vice President of the senate?

A

The Vice President of the United States

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10
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What was the motivation behind the push for term limits

A

Republicans wanted to brake the democratic hold over the senate

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11
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Why is it so hard to remember the presidencies between Andrew Jonson and Theodore Roosevelt

A

The power of congress was so great

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12
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What is redrawing of congressional lines to reflect population shifts?

A

Reapportionment

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13
Q

Wear do all revenue bills originate

A

House

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14
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Who determines the leadership of congress

A

Majority party

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15
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How many representatives are in the house

A

435

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16
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Which amendment called for direct elections of centers

17
Q

What is the most powerful position of leadership in the house?

18
Q

What is the most powerful position of leadership in the senate?

A

Majority leader

19
Q

Which permanent committee is generally more powerful that the other those of committees

20
Q

What type of committee is created for specific purposes, generally to investigate a specific problem or issue?