Test 3 Flashcards
One that occupies a particular position or place
Incumbent
To cause to assemble
Convene
The use of extreme dilatory tactics (as by making long speeches), in an attempt to delay or prevent action, especially in a legislative assembly
Filibuster
Residence in an electoral district
Constituency
To suspend a session indefinitely, or to another time or place
Adjourn
The practice of dividing or arranging a territorial unit into election districts in a way that gives one political party and unfair advantage in election
Gerrymandering
A firm adherent to a party faction cause or person, especially one exhibiting blind prejudice and unreasoning allegiance
Partisan
To charge with a crime or misdemeanor; specifically a public official before a competent tribunal with misconduct in office
Impeachment
An official document conferring a right or privilege
Patent
The powers clearly spelled out in the constitution
Expressed powers
The powers not listed in the constitution, but our assumed to be necessary in order for Congress to fulfill the expressed powers
Implied powers
What year did the current capital building become occupied?
1800
How many members does the senate have?
100
How many members does the house of reps have?
435
How long is a term in the house of reps?
Two years
Which part of Congress is the entire chamber up for reelection every few year?
House of reps
How long is a term in the senate?
Six years
Which part of Congress is 1/3 of the chamber up for reelection at a time
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