PKnow the definition of the Following words
franking privilege, gerrymander, constituency, naturalization, term , oversight function, legal tender, deficit
financing ,reapportion
The House may refuse to seat a member-elect only if he or she
Which of the non-legislative powers may be exercised solely by the Senate?
Before the 17th Amendment was adopted, senators were chosen by
According to the Constitution, who has the sole power to impeach the President
What are the formal qualifications to be in the House and Senate
Congress shares foreign relations power with what other branch?
Explain the court cases of McCulloch v Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden (what Constitution concern and howt the Supreme Court
ruled in the case)
Under the Constitution, who has the sole power to declare war and accept treaties?
Which group has generally used its power to gerrymander congressional districts?
What is the purpose of the Committee System in the Congress
The lawmaking function of Congress is central to democracy because
a. it enables elected representatives to do the daily work of government.
b. legislative powers are necessary to check the power of the President.
c. it frees members of Congress from the pressures of public opinion.
d. it is the means by which the public will becomes public policy.
Explain the 4 parts to the Reapportionment Act of 1929
Why does the Constitution guarantee that the courts may not prosecute members of Congress for what they say in the House or Senate
in relation to congressional business?
a. Members have the same privileges in their districts.
b. The courts have no jurisdiction in Washington, D.C.
c. Members never criticize one another.
d. Freedom of speech is a vital part of legislative debate.
What powers could Congress use to help protect American car makers from foreign competition?
Who draws up district lines for seats in the House of Representatives
Supreme Court rulings have been key to broadening the scope of which expressed power?
The Commerce Clause entitles Congress to
Explain why Congress is given investigatory powers
The Framers of the Constitution favored bicameralism because
Why did the Framers include the Necessary and Proper Clause in the Constitution?
When must congressional elections be held?
Compensation for senators and representative is