civics chapter 6 test Flashcards
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how many people are in the House of Reps?
435
how long are the terms?
house of reps
2 years
what are constituents?
people that are represented?
what are gerrymandered?
choosing one group over another
how many people are in the senate?
100 members
how long are senators terms?
6 years
how long does congress last?
2 years
each term is made up of 2 sessions which= how manys years?
1
The House of Reps chooses one overall leader which is known as?
the speaker of the house
who serves as the leader of the Senate?
Vice President
what are floor leaders?
people who speak for their parties on issues, push bills,and try to sway votes
what are whips?
people who help floor leaders make sure members are present to vote
what are standing committees?
permanent committees
what are select committees?
temporary
what are joint committees?
members of both houses
what is seniority?
most years of service
what are legislative powers?
powers granted to COngress to carry out their main function.
what are nonlegislative powers?
powers granted to congress in order to check other branches of government
what are expressed powers?
powers granted to Congress that are specifically in the constitution
what are implied powers?
powers that are not stated directly in the constitution
what is another name for expressed powers?
enumerated powers
what allows Congress to stretch its powers?
elastic clause
what does impeach mean?
accuse officials of misconduct in office
what is the Writ of habeas corpus?
a court order requiring police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they are being held.
