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The number of representatives from a state could increase if?
The number of representatives from a state could increase if?
- The number of representatives from another state increased.
- The state's district population increased.
- The state population increased. (correct)
- The number of senators increased.
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
- 535
- 200
- 100
- 435 (correct)
What is the hierarchy in the structure of the House?
What is the hierarchy in the structure of the House?
- The floor leaders are at the top, and the members are at the bottom.
- The members are at the top, and the floor leaders are at the bottom.
- The Speaker is at the top, and the members are at the bottom. (correct)
- The Speaker is at the top, and the whips are at the bottom.
How does the Speaker exert power over a committee?
How does the Speaker exert power over a committee?
What happens first when a bill is introduced in the House?
What happens first when a bill is introduced in the House?
Which of the House's functions is the most important?
Which of the House's functions is the most important?
To which duty of a House member does this quote most likely refer?
To which duty of a House member does this quote most likely refer?
Who in the House has the power to lead the caucus and control the agenda?
Who in the House has the power to lead the caucus and control the agenda?
How can the Senate limit the power of the House?
How can the Senate limit the power of the House?
Joint committees in the House are made up of how many members from each party?
Joint committees in the House are made up of how many members from each party?
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Study Notes
House of Representatives Overview
- Representatives' count from a state increases with an increase in state population.
- Total members in the House of Representatives is 435.
Hierarchy and Leadership
- The Speaker of the House holds the top position, with members at the bottom of the hierarchy.
- The Speaker can exert power over committees by appointing chairs and majority members.
Legislative Process
- When a bill is introduced, it is first assigned to a committee for review, not directly voted on by the House.
- The House's primary function is creating laws, more prominent than impeaching or reviewing Senate tax bills.
Member Responsibilities
- House members have duties including meeting with constituents both in Washington D.C. and at home districts.
- The Speaker of the House leads the caucus and controls the legislative agenda.
Inter-Chamber Relations
- The Senate can limit the House's power by not approving its bills.
- Joint committees in the House comprise an equal number of members from both parties.
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