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At what point in the bill making process do most bills die?
Most bills die when they go first to a standing committee and then are assigned to a subcommittee.
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What is the job of a conference committee?
to reconcile House and Senate versions of a bill
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A member's request for a special appropriation for projects back home that are attached to a bill to gain votes is known as a(n)
earmark
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Which side of Congress is designed to represent the states equally, and how many members does it have? (needs both correct for points!!)
Senate - 100 members (2 per state)
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List the unique powers/features of the Senate. (needs at least 1 listed to get points!)
confirms presidential nominations, ratifies treaties, holds impeachment trials, uses the filibuster & cloture
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If 60 Senators vote to stop the debate, a filibuster can be ended and a vote will be held. What is this called?
cloture
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List economic powers of Congress. (needs at least 2 correct for points)
Impose taxes and tariffs, establish import tariffs, borrow money, regulate interstate commerce, coin and print money, determine the value of currency
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Other team loses 10 points!
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Lose 20 points!
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Take 15 points!
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How often is a census taken & how does this impact Congress? (need both correct for points!!)
Taken every 10 years, the census can cause states to lose seats in the House of Representatives through redistricting.
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What are individuals currently holding office and running for reelection?
incumbents
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Who sets procedural rules and reviews bills coming from a House committee before they go before the entire House?
House Rules Committee
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These party leaders work with the majority and minority leaders to count votes before they are cast and rely on waverers to vote in favor of the bill
whips
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This is used by political parties to draw district boundaries to favor its own candidates in elections and to control as many districts as possible.
Gerrymandering
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Which amendments to the Constitution give additional powers to Congress? (name at least 3 for points!!!)
12th, 16th, 20th, and 25th
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