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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
- Committee members (correct)
- Constituent representatives
- Constituent servants
- Politicians
Which of the following is NOT true of the House of Representatives?
Which of the following is NOT true of the House of Representatives?
- The total number of seats in the House is fixed by the constitution (correct)
- Each member represents on congressional district
- Every State is represented by at least one member
- Members must be at least 25 years old
Why the Senate is called the upper house?
Why the Senate is called the upper house?
The Senate has a more prestigious position than the House of Representatives, with longer terms of office, and its members have a more significant influence in the government.
Which of the following is a qualification for election to the Senate?
Which of the following is a qualification for election to the Senate?
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
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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Partisans
Partisans
Members of Congress who vote based on the desires of their political party.
Bill Screening
Bill Screening
The process of reviewing bills before they are brought to the floor of the House or Senate for a vote.
Delegate
Delegate
A member of Congress who votes according to the wishes of their constituents.
Trustee
Trustee
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Congress
Congress
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House of Representatives
House of Representatives
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Senate
Senate
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Control of The Purse Strings
Control of The Purse Strings
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Appropriations Committee
Appropriations Committee
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Budget Committee
Budget Committee
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Standing Committees
Standing Committees
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Citizenship Qualification for Senate
Citizenship Qualification for Senate
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Age Qualification for the House
Age Qualification for the House
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Residency Requirement for the Senate
Residency Requirement for the Senate
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Senate as the Upper House
Senate as the Upper House
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Legislative Power
Legislative Power
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Bicameral Legislature
Bicameral Legislature
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District Representation
District Representation
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Equal Representation in the Senate
Equal Representation in the Senate
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Trustee Model of Representation
Trustee Model of Representation
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Study Notes
Congressional Duties
- Screening bills for floor consideration is a major duty of committee members.
House of Representatives
- Members must be at least 25 years old.
- The total number of seats is not fixed by the constitution.
- Each member represents a congressional district.
- Every state is represented by at least one member.
Senate
- It is called the upper house because:
- The job of a senator is more prestigious.
- Senators serve longer terms.
- The qualifications are stricter than for representatives.
Senate Qualifications
- Citizens for at least nine years.
- Not 25 years of age.
- No college degree or wealth required.
Congressional Committees
- Assignments to committees like Appropriations and Budget are sought after because members meet with the President more often and control the federal budget.
- Committee members do not receive higher pay, and they meet frequently.
Voting in Congress
- Members who vote according to their party's wishes are known as delegates.
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