Chapter 10 - Honors Civcs & Gov.

to balance political power; there are two houses made up of this legislature

to keep everything even and consecutive; a congress allows the government to be divided in a way that helps the overall progress of the economy (yeah sure)

to give a time period in which government officials discuss different topics

to suspend; usually referred to in sentences with session (ex: the session was adjourned due to complications)

to take recess means to essentially take a lawful break

to completely discontinue a session

to discuss something in the case of an emergency (and only in the case of an emergency)

the president, and the president only

a war, economic crisis, etc.

by state and based off of population

2 years long

no, not currently

to prove that each political district is created equally

the Tuesday following the first Monday in November of each even numbered year

that they are elections that are based in between a time in which there are no big elections like the presidential election; they are placed that way so they are treated with as much importance

this could be because of how the current voters aren't in favor of how the chosen party is acting, so they could lean to the other side

to elect one of the State's reps from the field of candidates

because every voter could vote for a candidate for each state seats in the house

when districts or areas are drawn to the advantage of the political party that controls the legislature

restricting access due to race/minority

that gerrymandering due to something like race is cruel & unusual

seperation of race, income, political party, etc.

to be a U.S citizen for 7 years, be 25+, and live in the state you are representing

2 senators

6 years long

a little portion of their state, and they overview presidential business; they look at the big picture, not miniscule details and issues

to be 30+ years old, be a citizen for 9+ years, and to live in the state they are elected

most members are religious, almost 30% are women, the average of the Congress is white men in their 50's, etc.

legislators, representatives, committee members, servants of constituents, and politicians

make laws

make public policies

serve on committees

assist constituents with ceremonial tasks

create campaigns to be elected officials

trustees, delegates, partisans, and politicos

they are self driven voters, and follow whatever their mind tells them

they believe they should vote the way they think, and are open minded votes; they vote on behalf of their constituents (their voters)

they vote in line with their party, and don't align with their personal beliefs no matter how much they want to

they have a combination of trustee, delegate, and partisan; they try to please in the same way as all three parties and try to remain unbiased

a group of people coming together from different backgrounds to discuss different topics and issues

financial, fundraising, etc.

try to help with federal bureaucracy, passport accessibility, property disputes, etc.

a large travel balance, can use their signature instead of a postal stamp, et.c

they are public servants, they rule committee, and they initiate all revenue bills; they are more influential on budget

it is a continuous body, they are influential on foreign affairs, and have unlimited debates (time wise)

these meetings are lead by the Speaker of the house, which is elected by House members; they are assisted by majority leader and whips

assisted by whips only, they must work with minority leader, and formally lead by the Vice President

keep an eye on the executive branch

look out for the interests of the people in their state or district

support and advance the interests/agenda of the political party they belong to

standing, joint, conference, and select

handle different policy areas

have few policy areas; its made up of House and Senate members

resolve differences in House and Senate bills

are created for specific purposes

committees that work of 11,000 bills every season, involve hearings and other methods of checking the actions of the executive branch, and hold hearings and markup meetings

members wanting committee assignments that will help them get reelected, the support of the party being important in getting on the right committee, and new members expressing their committee preferences to party leaders

the chair being the most important position for controlling legislation, seniority being a general rule, and chairs being once chosen by strictly by the seniority system

work for the member; mainly providing consitutient service but also with legislation

organizes hearings, and research & write legislation

CRS, GAO, & CBO; they provide specific information to Congress

law, education, politics, business, etc.

party leaders play vital roles in steering bills through both houses, but less in Senate, have countless influences on the legislative process, and only members of Congress can introduce bills