gov Flashcards
(45 cards)
What are the models of representation?
The models of representation include delegate, trustee, and politico.
What is markup?
Markup is the process by which congressional committees and subcommittees review and amend proposed legislation.
What are the differences between House members and senators?
House members serve 2-year terms and represent districts, while senators serve 6-year terms and represent entire states.
What is a bicameral legislature?
A bicameral legislature is a legislative body that has two chambers, typically a House and a Senate.
How many members serve in both chambers?
There are 535 members in Congress, with 435 in the House and 100 in the Senate.
What is the most common race, gender, and occupation among members of Congress?
The most common race is White, the most common gender is male, and many members have backgrounds in law.
What is an incumbent?
An incumbent is a current officeholder seeking re-election.
What is reapportionment and what is gerrymandering?
Reapportionment is the process of reallocating seats in the House based on population changes, while gerrymandering is the manipulation of district boundaries to favor a party.
How is the Speaker of the House selected?
The Speaker of the House is elected by the majority party members of the House.
What are the most powerful positions in the US Senate?
The most powerful positions include the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader.
Why is the House Rules Committee important?
The House Rules Committee determines the rules for debate and the scheduling of bills.
What are the different kinds of committees?
The different kinds of committees include standing, select, joint, and conference committees.
What is the filibuster?
The filibuster is a tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislation by extending debate.
What is committee markup?
Committee markup is the process where committees review and revise a bill before it is presented to the full chamber.
What is oversight?
Oversight is the review and supervision of federal agencies, programs, and policy implementation by Congress.
What roles do the House and Senate play in impeachment?
The House has the sole power to impeach, while the Senate conducts the trial and can remove the official.
How does one win the presidency?
One wins the presidency by securing a majority of the Electoral College votes.
How long can a president serve as president?
A president can serve a maximum of two terms, totaling 10 years.
What is an executive agreement?
An executive agreement is a pact made by the president with a foreign government that does not require Senate approval.
What are the different types of vetoes and can Congress overturn them?
The types of vetoes include regular veto, pocket veto, and line-item veto. Congress can override a regular veto with a two-thirds majority in both chambers.
What are the factors that have led to an increase in presidential power?
Factors include the expansion of government, crises, and the use of executive orders.
What is the limit on presidential terms?
The limit is two elected terms, as established by the 22nd Amendment.
What is the Cabinet?
The Cabinet is a group of the president’s top advisors, consisting of the heads of the executive departments.
What is the role of the vice president?
The vice president serves as the president of the Senate and assumes the presidency if the president is unable to serve.
