Congress Flashcard

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?

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Continuous body

Front

Who has the power to call a special session, which is an emergency meeting of Congress?

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The President

Front

What is the term used to describe the length of time members of Congress hold office?

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Term

Front

What is the term for manipulating the boundaries of a district to favor one political party?

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Gerrymander

Front

What is the minimum number of members needed to be present to make a vote valid?

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Quorum

Front

What is the term for a 2-house legislature?

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Bicameral

Front

What is the term for a committee made up of members of both chambers of a bicameral legislature?

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Joint Committee

Front

What is the term for a permanent committee found in each chamber of Congress?

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Standing Committee

Front

What is the term for the power of Congress to bring charges against the president for any high crimes committed while in office?

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Impeachment

Front

What is the term for a committee that is established on a temporary basis?

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Select Committee