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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 state population increased.
What kind of power of the House of Representatives is impeaching a government official?
What kind of power of the House of Representatives is impeaching a government official?
An exclusive power.
How can the Senate limit the power of the House?
How can the Senate limit the power of the House?
- By being the upper chamber
- By not approving the House's bills (correct)
- By having six-year terms
- By not sending bills to the House
What is the order that a bill passes through the House?
What is the order that a bill passes through the House?
What is a committee?
What is a committee?
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
What is the LAST step in the process of passing a bill in the House?
What is the LAST step in the process of passing a bill in the House?
Joint committees in the House are made up of how many members from each political party?
Joint committees in the House are made up of how many members from each political party?
What job does the Speaker of the House have?
What job does the Speaker of the House have?
What duty of a member of the House does the following quote most pertain to? 'In order to do our job well, we spend a lot of time meeting with people who live in our states to tell them about what is happening in government and to listen to their ideas about how to improve life in our country.'
What duty of a member of the House does the following quote most pertain to? 'In order to do our job well, we spend a lot of time meeting with people who live in our states to tell them about what is happening in government and to listen to their ideas about how to improve life in our country.'
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Study Notes
House of Representatives Overview
- The number of representatives can increase with a state's population growth, reflecting proportional representation.
- Impeaching government officials is an exclusive power held by the House of Representatives.
Legislative Process
- The Senate can limit the House's power primarily by not approving its bills.
- The process for a bill to pass through the House involves submission, hearing, debate, and a final vote.
- The final step in passing a bill is obtaining the President's signature.
House Membership and Committees
- The House of Representatives consists of 435 members.
- Joint committees are composed of an equal number of members from each political party.
Speaker of the House
- The Speaker's primary responsibility is to maintain order during House proceedings.
Constituents Engagement
- Representatives engage with constituents to discuss government activities and gather ideas for improving life in their districts.
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