Gov Unit 5 (Chap. 5)

a lawmaking body made up of two chambers or houses

Distribution of representatives among the states based on the population of each state

Process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the party in power.

term for a congressman's speech and arrest privileges

being forced to give up your seat in congress

formal criticism or disapproval

*Each house meets for a term of two years beginning on January 3 of odd-numbered years

The organization of Democrats within the House and Senate that meets to discuss and debate the party's positions on various issues in order to reach a consensus and to assign leadership positions.

Officer of the Senate selected by the majority party to act as chair in the absence of the vice president

Party leader who is the liaison between the leadership and the rank-and-file in the legislature. Counts votes and ensures participation.

the leader of the majority party who serves as the presiding officer of the House of Representatives

This was an ambiguous power of the Federal Government that stated "Congress can do what's proper and necessary."

To accuse government officials of misconduct in office

the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government.

a proposed law