Congress Flashcard
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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for a legislative body, such as the U.S. Senate, that achieves stability by staggering the terms of its members to prevent more than a minority of seats from changing in a single election?
Back
Continuous body
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who has the power to call a special session, which is an emergency meeting of Congress?
Back
The President
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term used to describe the length of time members of Congress hold office?
Back
Term
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for manipulating the boundaries of a district to favor one political party?
Back
Gerrymander
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the minimum number of members needed to be present to make a vote valid?
Back
Quorum
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for a 2-house legislature?
Back
Bicameral
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for a committee made up of members of both chambers of a bicameral legislature?
Back
Joint Committee
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