What is the term for federal projects, grants, or contracts made available in a congressional district or state?
pork barrel legislation
This Supreme Court case allowed districts to consider race when redrawing their boundaries in the hopes of electing a minority leader.
Shaw v. Reno (1993)
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
Which side of Congress is designed to represent the states in proportion to its population, and how many members does it have? (needs both correct for points!!)
House of Representatives - 435 members
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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
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
List the 3 requirements to be in the Senate.
30+ years old, US citizen for 9+ years, resident of the state
List the 3 requirements to be in the House of Representatives.
at least 25 years old, US citizen for at least 7 years, live in state and district which elected to represent
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
If 60 Senators vote to stop the debate, a filibuster can be ended and a vote will be held. What is this called?
cloture
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)
Which amendments to the Constitution give additional powers to Congress? (name at least 3 for points!!!)
12th, 16th, 20th, and 25th
When Congress follows up on the laws it has enacted, it is exercising...?
oversight
Why does the House have stricter rules than the Senate?
It's bigger (100 senators and 435 House members), so more people to keep in line.
What is the job of a conference committee?
to reconcile House and Senate versions of a bill
What is the Trustee Model? (view of representation)
legislators should act as trustees of the broad interests of the entire society and vote against narrow iterests of their constituents if they feel they should
List the unique powers/features of the Senate. (needs at least 1 listed to get points!)