Legislative branch flashcard

Front

If a member of congress uses their best judgement when making decisions, they are in what role?

Back

Trustee

Front

What is it called when state lawmakers redraw the boundaries of congressional districts in a way that is blatantly political to benefit their party?

Back

Gerrymandering

Front

The upper house (Senate) serves ____ year terms and the lower house (H of R) serves ____ year terms.

Back

6, 2

Front

There are ___ members in the House of Representatives (H of R) and ___ members in the senate

Back

435, 100

Front

Passing a law against wearing UM gear on December first and then arresting a UM fan for wearing a shirt on October first of last year would be illegal because it is a:

Back

Ex Post Facto law

Front

In order to become a law, a bill must pass through: Just the House, The House and the Senate, Just the Senate, Just a Conference committee

Back

The House and the Senate

Front

Only a member of congress may introduce a bill, but most bills actually get written up by

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The Executive branch/President

Front

Wasteful spending items that are slipped into the end of a spending bill are called:

Back

Porkbarrel spending

Front

What percentage of the 9000 proposed bills per year get passed?

Back

About 5%