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What is meant by logrolling?
What is meant by logrolling?
- delaying legislation
- meeting with lobbyists
- doing favors for constituents
- trading votes (correct)
A high school junior who works as a messenger in the House or Senate is called a
A high school junior who works as a messenger in the House or Senate is called a
- plebe
- cadet
- page (correct)
- intern
What is the process used in the Senate to end a filibuster called?
What is the process used in the Senate to end a filibuster called?
- devolution
- cloture (correct)
- vote of no confidence
- prior restraint
Before a bill can be sent to the president, both chambers of Congress must vote to
Before a bill can be sent to the president, both chambers of Congress must vote to
In their oath of office, lawmakers swear to support and defend
In their oath of office, lawmakers swear to support and defend
Which of these is a key factor in choosing committee chairs?
Which of these is a key factor in choosing committee chairs?
A high school junior who works as a messenger in the House or Senate is called a congressional
A high school junior who works as a messenger in the House or Senate is called a congressional
Flashcards
Logrolling
Logrolling
The practice of exchanging votes among lawmakers, often to secure passage of bills.
House/Senate Page
House/Senate Page
A young person who assists members of Congress, delivering messages and running errands.
Cloture
Cloture
A method used in the Senate to end a filibuster, requiring 60 out of 100 Senators to vote in favor.
Bill Approval Process
Bill Approval Process
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Constitution
Constitution
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Seniority
Seniority
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Christmas tree bill
Christmas tree bill
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Overriding a Presidential veto
Overriding a Presidential veto
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Roll-call vote
Roll-call vote
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Constituents
Constituents
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Reapportionment
Reapportionment
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Senate Seats
Senate Seats
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What is a Christmas tree bill?
What is a Christmas tree bill?
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How can Congress override a presidential veto?
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
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Which type of vote in Congress lets constituents see how their lawmaker voted?
Which type of vote in Congress lets constituents see how their lawmaker voted?
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Where do many members of Congress start their political careers?
Where do many members of Congress start their political careers?
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What are constituents?
What are constituents?
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What causes reapportionment in the House of Representatives?
What causes reapportionment in the House of Representatives?
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What determines the number of seats in the Senate?
What determines the number of seats in the Senate?
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Study Notes
Logrolling
- Logrolling is the practice of trading votes
- It involves doing favors for constituents
- Logrolling can involve delaying legislation
Congressional Messenger
- A high school junior who works as a messenger in the House or Senate is called a page
Ending a Filibuster
- The process used to end a filibuster in the Senate is called cloture
- Cloture involves a procedure to end a filibuster
Congressional Bill Approval
- Before a bill can be sent to the president, both chambers of Congress must approve the same version of the bill
- Congress must agree to the original language, not change it
Lawmaker's Oath
- Lawmakers swear to support and defend the Constitution in their oath of office
- Lawmakers also swear to support constituents in their oath
Committee Chair Selection
- Seniority is a key factor in choosing committee chairs
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Test your knowledge on key aspects of the U.S. Congress. This quiz covers important concepts such as logrolling, the filibuster process, and committee chair selection. Prepare to explore how lawmakers interact and the rules governing bill approval.
