Which of the following is an example of bicameralism? The Senate approving Presidential treaties, The House Speaker assigning committee positions, The President giving the State of the Union speech to the entire Congress, After the House passes a bill, the Senate must approve the identical bill

After the House passes a bill, the Senate must approve the identical bill

How many representatives does each state have?

It is based upon their population

What is a rider to a bill?

An additional provision added to a bill.

What is the role of Congress?

To make laws, represent the people, and oversee the government.

What is not the role of Congress?

To enforce international treaties

How can a person learn about the personal and political backgrounds of members of Congress?

Research their biographies, official websites, and voting records.

What is the difference between a term and a session of Congress?

The term refers to the two-year period during which Congress meets, while the session refers to the period of time each year when Congress assembles and conducts business.

What types of privileges and compensations do members of Congress have?

Salary, allowances, travel expenses, and healthcare benefits.

In what way does Congress’s oversight function provide a process of checks and balances?

By monitoring the executive branch and ensuring it is acting within the law and in the best interest of the public.

What is the Rule of Law?

Everyone must follow the law, Leaders must obey the law, No one is above the law.

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

The Senate and House (of Representatives)

Define the term 'Expressed powers'.

Powers explicitly granted to Congress by the Constitution

What does the term 'Implied Powers' refer to?

Powers not explicitly stated but necessary to implement the expressed powers

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the people who live in a congressional district or state

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constituents

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money that Congress has allocated to be spent

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appropriation

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Charges against a president or judge approved by a majority of the House of Representatives

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impeachment

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the effort by Congress, through hearings, investigations, and other techniques, to exercise control over the activities of executive agencies

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oversight

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constitutional authorization for Congress to make any law required to carry out its powers

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necessary and proper clause

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legal documents that require a person to testify in a certain matter before a court or before Congress

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subpoenas

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the drawing of legislative district boundaries to benefit a party, group, or incumbent

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gerrymandering

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