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Exam on Congress
Monday
May 11th
Period 7
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What do most members do before they enter
Congress?
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Most are not outsiders to politics. They are involved in state, city, or county politics.
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Who are constituents?
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Those people who live in a legislatures home districts and states who depend on a legislative leader.
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What is pork or “bringing home the BACON?”
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Projects or grants that are won for a legislature's district. The money comes from the federal “pork barrel” or treasury. EX: $ FOR BRIDGES
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What is casework?
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Personal services provides by members of Congress to their constituents. Members or their staff provide assist to people in combating Federal red tape.
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What are the differences between members of the House and the Senate?
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SENATE-6 years --high status, at least five million dollars needed to run for election in a small state.
House-2 years---at least $1 million needed to run in a small district.
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Why does the reapportionment of seats in House of Representatives occur?
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Every ten years there a census that includes population.
NY has lost Congressional representation to the South West and Florida since 1980.
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Why are Congressional committees important?
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Committees are the work horse in Congress. Members are the one’s that debates and write bills that may or may not be voted on by Congress.
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What role do Congressional caucuses play?
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It is a group of members of the United States Congress that meets to pursue common legislative objectives. There goal is to send a proposal to or pressure a committee on an issue.
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Why do incumbents have a far better chance of winning reelection?
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They have name recognition, experience, and usually have greater access to money.
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What type of challengers do incumbent members get worried about?
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They get worried when there is outcry against current members, the challenger has access to money, and key people start backing them.
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What do conference committees play in the legislative process?
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If the Senate does not pass a bill that the House passed earlier on, they refer it to a joint conference committee for compromise.
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What are examples of Congress checking the power of the other branches?
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The oversight of agencies.Confirmation of Court Judges and Presidential Cabinet members
Override Presidential VetoesPotential AmendmentsImpeachment
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How are committee chairs selected?
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The most important is seniority and experience. A person’s background is considered.
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Before a bill reaches the President, what is required in Congress?
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After the House passes the bill, the Senate needs to pass the same bill by a majority vote.
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If the President vetoes a bill, what options does Congress have?
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Both houses need to pass the bill by 2/3 vote.
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What is a Christmas tree bill?
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A bill that offers several amendments. The more--the merrier--everyone is happy with the bill.
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In the Senate, what is a filibuster?When one member of Senate wants to talk a bill to death.
EX: Former Strom Thurmond spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes to keep the US Senate from voting on a civil rights bill in August 1957.
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What power does the Speaker of the House have?
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The Speaker of the House controls the scheduling of bills. They Speaker decides when and if bills are debated on.
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How do members of Congress serve their districts? What gets in the way? (Print these out and study)
I. Individual ConstituentsII. Business and interest
GroupsIII.Entire District
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II. Working with Business and Interest GroupsIntroduce legislationIntervene with agencies-EX: EPA (Environmental Protection Agency
Secure Federal Grants and Contracts
EX: Defense contracts or construction
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III. Entire District
Secure federal projects.Create jobs through federal grants and contracts. EX: Infrastructure--Stimulus bill
Support policies that promote district well-being
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I. Individual Constituents--helped by staffSolve problems by using Federal agencies
Create jobsAnswer ComplaintsProvide information
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IV. Confict: Reelection-The power to impress--”credit claiming”
Every two years, House members are forced to run. As political actors, once elected, there is a need to take as much credit as possible. As an incumbent, you need to constantly finance your campaign. At least, $20 million a month is needed. Interest groups that include corporations, unions, and think tanks play a major role in these elections.