poco ch 11 and 10

Question 1

bicameral legislature?

Answer 1

A legislature divided into two chambers—House of Representatives and Senate.

Question 2

House

Answer 2

435 members, 2-year terms, must be 25+. Elected by districts.

Question 3

Senate

Answer 3

100 members (2 per state), 6-year terms, must be 30+. Elected statewid

Question 4

Constituency

Answer 4

People an official represents.

Question 5

House

Answer 5

Local interests

Question 6

Senate

Answer 6

Broader, statewide/national issues.

Question 7

Incumbency Advantage

Answer 7

Hard to beat current members—name recognition, services, money.

Question 8

Apportionment

Answer 8

Re-distributes House seats after the census.

Question 9

Redistricting

Answer 9

Redraws district maps.

Question 10

Gerrymandering

Answer 10

Drawing districts to favor a party.

Question 11

Speaker of the House:

Answer 11

Most powerful in the House (elected by majority).

Question 12

Majority/Minority Leaders & Whips

Answer 12

Help organize parties and votes.

Question 13

Standing Committees:

Answer 13

Permanent groups

Question 14

Select Committees

Answer 14

Temporary, investigate issues

Question 15

Conference Committees

Answer 15

Reconcile differences in House/Senate bills.

Question 16

Party Unity Vote:

Answer 16

When most members of a party vote together.

Question 17

Oversight

Answer 17

Congress watches executive agencies to ensure proper law enforcement.

Question 18

Treaty Approval

Answer 18

Senate must approve with 2/3 vote.

Question 19

Senate Confirms

Answer 19

Judges, cabinet members, ambassadors.

Question 20

Establishing the Presidency

Answer 20

Created in Article II of the Constitution.

Question 21

Vesting Clause

Answer 21

Gives executive power to the president.

Question 22

Diplomatic

Answer 22

Makes treaties (with Senate), receives ambassadors.

Question 23

Legislative

Answer 23

Veto power, proposes bills, State of the Union.

Question 24

Appointments

Answer 24

Nominates judges, officials (Senate must confirm).

Question 25

Expressed Powers (Constitutional)

Answer 25

Commander-in-Chief: Heads military and intelligence. Pardons/Reprieves/Amnesty: Can forgive crimes. Diplomatic: Makes treaties (with Senate), receives ambassadors. Legislative: Veto power, proposes bills, State of the Union. Appointments: Nominates judges, officials (Senate must confirm).

Question 26

Presidential Powers

Answer 26

Implied Powers,Delegated Powers,herent Powers

Question 27

Implied Powers:

Answer 27

Not stated but necessary

Question 28

Going Public

Answer 28

Speaking directly to people to pressure Congress.

Question 29

Controlling Agencies

Answer 29

Executive orders, admin power.

Question 30

Party Support

Answer 30

Works better when Congress matches president’s party.

Question 31

Checks & Balances

Answer 31

Impeachment, veto overrides, funding denial.

Question 32

Public Opinion

Answer 32

Support often drops over time.

Question 33

War Powers Resolution

Answer 33

Forces must be withdrawn in 60 days without approval.