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Who is primarily responsible for screening bills for floor consideration in Congress?
Who is primarily responsible for screening bills for floor consideration in Congress?
Which statement about the House of Representatives is false?
Which statement about the House of Representatives is false?
What distinguishes the Senate as the upper house?
What distinguishes the Senate as the upper house?
Which of the following is a required qualification for someone to be elected to the Senate?
Which of the following is a required qualification for someone to be elected to the Senate?
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Why are assignments to committees like Appropriations or Budget considered highly desirable?
Why are assignments to committees like Appropriations or Budget considered highly desirable?
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Study Notes
Congressional Duties and Roles
- Screening bills for floor consideration is a major duty of committee members.
House of Representatives
- Representatives must be at least 25 years old.
- The total number of seats in the House is not fixed, it's determined by the constitution.
- Each representative represents a specific congressional district.
- Every state has at least one representative.
Senate
- The Senate is considered the upper house.
- Senatorial duties are more prestigious and have a longer term commitment.
- Senatorial qualifications are stricter than those for representatives.
- Senate membership isn't a requirement to run for president.
Senator Qualifications
- Senate candidates must be citizens for at least nine years.
- No specific age requirement.
- No specific academic requirement, political science degree among other factors.
Standing Committees
- Committee assignments (like Appropriations or Budget) are highly sought after for their frequent interaction with the President.
- These committees often control the federal budget.
Congressional Voting Styles
- Delegates vote based on their party's wishes
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Test your knowledge on the roles and duties of Congress, including the House of Representatives and the Senate. Learn about the qualifications for senators, the significance of standing committees, and how representatives serve their districts. Perfect for students of American government and political science!
