Unit 4 (Pt 1) - Policymaking

The two houses of the US Congress are:

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court and the House of Representatives

• The Executive Cabinet and the Senate

• The Supreme Court and the Executive Cabinet

How many senators are elected from each state?

• 4

• 2

• 1

• depends on the state's population

Who is the unofficial leader of the Senate?

• Senator-in-chief

• Secretary of State

• Majority Leader

• Vice President

Provide one POSITIVE aspect of lobbying.

How many representatives does each state have in the House of Representatives?

• 2

• Based on the state's population

• 100

• 1

Members of the Senate serve ____ year terms

• 6

• 4

• 2

• 12

A ________ _________ is a permanent committee established in both the House and the Senate.

Who is the official leader of the Senate?

• Senator-in-chief

• Secretary of State

• Superintendent of the Senate

• Vice President

Member of the House of Representatives serve ____ year terms

• 6

• 4

• 2

• 8

What is one NEGATIVE aspect of lobbying in the legislative process?