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In Congress, screening bills for floor consideration is a major duty of
In Congress, screening bills for floor consideration is a major duty of
Which of the following is NOT true of the House of Representatives?
Which of the following is NOT true of the House of Representatives?
Why the Senate is called the upper house?
Why the Senate is called the upper house?
It always meets on the second floor of the Capitol. The job of a senator is easier than that of a representative. It has stricter qualifications than the House, more prestige, and a longer term in office. Membership in the Senate is a requirement for running for President.
Which of the following is a qualification for election to the Senate?
Which of the following is a qualification for election to the Senate?
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Assignments to certain standing committees, such as Appropriations or Budget, are highly sought after because
Assignments to certain standing committees, such as Appropriations or Budget, are highly sought after because
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Members of Congress who vote according to their party's wishes are known as
Members of Congress who vote according to their party's wishes are known as
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Study Notes
Congressional Duties and Roles
- Screening bills for floor consideration is a major duty of committee members in Congress.
House of Representatives Characteristics
- Representatives must be at least 25 years old.
- The total number of seats in the House is not fixed by the constitution.
- Each member represents a congressional district.
- Every state is represented by at least one member in the House.
Senate Characteristics (Upper House)
- The Senate is not always in the second floor of the Capital building.
- Senate job is more prestigious compared to representatives, with longer terms in office.
- Stricter qualifications than the House.
- Senate membership is not a requirement to run for President.
Senate Qualifications
- Must have been a citizen for at least nine years.
- Age requirement is not 25 but at least unspecified minimum age.
- College degree in Political science is not required
- Possessing great wealth is not required
Standing Committees
- Assignments to standing committees are often desired because members often interact with the President more, and these committees often control the federal budget.
- Committee members often receive higher pay
- Committees do not meet rarely, they meet often.
Congressional Voting Styles
- Members of Congress who vote according to their political parties are known as Partisans.
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Test your knowledge on the duties and characteristics of the U.S. Congress, including its two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Learn about the qualifications for membership, the role of committees, and how representatives and senators differ in their responsibilities and requirements.
