The formal qualifications to be a member of the House are... (Hint: There is more than one answer)

inhabitant of the state they're running for

Must be a citizen for at least seven years

Must've been in politics already

Some of the exclusive powers of the Legislative branch are...

reject presidential appointments

What is the exclusive power of the House of Representatives?

elect the President in the case of an Electoral College tie

What are the exclusive powers of the Senate?

Confirm President's appointments that require consent

Confirm President's appointments with/without consent

Confirm President's appointments without consent

What is the primary role of the Speaker of the House?

To lead the House of Representatives

what does a presiding officer do in the house of Representatives

Maintains order, decides who may speak, and enforces the rules of the House.

Serves as a mediator between political parties

Determines the outcome of votes

Definition of a Marginal District

A marginal district is a constituency where the winning candidate receives less than 55% of the total votes cast.

A marginal district is a constituency where the winning candidate receives the least number of votes.

A marginal district is a constituency where the winning candidate receives exactly 55% of the total votes cast.

A marginal district is a constituency where the winning candidate receives more than 55% of the total votes cast

what dose a party officer do in the house of Representatives

Manage the party's legislative agenda, coordinate with party members, organize party meetings, and ensure party members vote in line with party positions.

Manage the party's social media accounts

Coordinate international trade agreements

Definition of an Incumbent

The current holder of a particular office or position, especially in politics.

A person who has never held a political office

A candidate running for a particular office or position

The previous holder of a particular office or position

What is a ¨Pork-barrel Legislation¨?

When federal funds are attached to a bill for projects within a Congressman ´ s district which could aid in their reelection

When federal funds are attached to a bill for a Congressman ´ s district which could aid in their reelection

When state funds are attached to a bill for projects within a Congressman ´ s district which could aid in their reelection

When federal funds are attached to a bill for repairs within a Congressman ´ s district which could aid in their reelection

What is the term ¨pork¨ referring to in Legislative lingo?

Extra Government money spent to benefit a specific district or state

Refers to a specific political party

Borrowed Government money spent to benefit a specific district or state

A type of meat used in sandwiches

What is an ¨earnmark¨ in Legislative lingo?

A provision in a bill that benefits a specific individual or group.

A clause in a bill that is irrelevant to the main purpose

A term used to describe a filibuster tactic

A type of legislative amendment

what dose a presiding officer do in the senate

Maintains order, recognizes speakers, interprets and enforces rules, casts tie-breaking votes

Serves food and drinks to senators

Leads the singing of the national anthem

Performs magic tricks during sessions

What is name recognition according to politics?

the ability a voter has to identify a candidate's name due to a certain amount of previous exposure through various campaigning methods

how famous the political nominee is

the ability a voter has to identify a candidate's family due to a certain amount of previous exposure through various campaigning methods

the ability a voter has to identify a candidate's grandma due to a certain amount of previous exposure through various campaigning methods

what dose a party officer do in the senate

Manage the party's legislative agenda, coordinate with party members, ensure party discipline, and advance policy goals.

Organize social events for senators

Serve as the head of the Senate

Campaign cost for an incumbent

Total campaign cost for an incumbent includes expenses such as advertising, travel, staff salaries, and other promotional activities.

Total campaign cost for an incumbent includes expenses such as yachting, vacays, salaries

What is the average age of a congressperson?

The average age of a congressperson is around 58 years old.

The average age of a congressperson is around 70 years old.

The average age of a congressperson is around 40 years old.

The average age of a congressperson is around 25 years old.

three theories of congressional voting

Representational voting is when Reps want to get re-elected and they vote to please their constituents

Attitudinal voting is when there are so many conflicting pressures on members of Congress that they cancel one another out, leaving them free to vote on basis of their own beliefs

Organizational voting is when they vote to please fellow members of Congress whose goodwill is valuable in getting things done in acquiring status and power in Congress

What is a standing committee?

A standing committee is a permanent committee that is established to handle specific tasks on an ongoing basis within an organization or legislative body.

A standing committee is a temporary committee that only meets once.

A standing committee is a committee that has no specific tasks assigned to it.

A standing committee is a committee that is dissolved after each meeting.

What is a conference committee?

A conference committee is a temporary joint committee formed to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill before it is sent to the President for approval.

A conference committee is a group of individuals who organize large meetings for companies.

A conference committee is a committee that oversees the planning of academic conferences.

A conference committee is a committee responsible for organizing sports events.

What is the role of a select committee?

To investigate a specific issue or piece of legislation and make recommendations to the larger legislative body.

To organize social events for the legislative body

To oversee the budget of the legislative body

To enforce laws within the legislative body premises

what does a congressional standing committee do

A congressional standing committee conducts hearings, reviews bills, and oversees government agencies related to specific areas of legislation.

A congressional standing committee oversees international trade agreements

A congressional standing committee manages national parks

A congressional standing committee is responsible for organizing social events

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Expressed Powers are...

loud instructions

doing what you think is best

specific instruction

contains no juice

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Implied Powers are...

reasonable deductions from expressed powers

reasonable deductions from inherent powers

following the law exactly

specific instructions based off of the expressed powers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Inherent Powers are...

creating a state government

creating a national government

creating a worldwide government

nonspecific government

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Being able to vote at the age of 18 is an expressed power

True

False

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The House of Representatives has how many members

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The Senate has how many members

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The Senate is represented how...

Two members from each state

Five members from each state

By state population

By nation population

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