The way to "kill a bill" in committee

Committee formed to create a compromise bill when both houses pass different versions of the same bill

Option of the President to veto a bill by not signing it before Congress adjourns

Takes the place of the President of the Senate when he is absent

The people represented by Congressmen

Minimum number of Congressmen needed to conduct official business

Can only be done in the Senate; an attempt to keep control of the Senate so that a vote can be delayed on a bill

Permanent committees in Congress

Rule that the older, more experiences Congressmen will get the most important jobs in Congress

An unrelated amendment added to a bill in an attempt to get it passed

Committee only in the House of Representatives that controls when bills are voted on and debated.

This is done every 10 years to assist with reapportionment.

This is the only Constitutional role given to the Vice President of the United States.

These can be called by the President in cases of national emergency, but are rarely needed because Congress is almost always in session.

The balance of power between national government and the state governments

Current Speaker of the House

Georgia's 14th Congressional District Representative

Georgia's 2 Senators

Congressional leaders who help count votes and make sure Congressmen are present for key votes

Term for the Senate because only 1/3 of its members are elected every 2 years

1. Sign it 2. Pocket veto 3. veto

How many sessions make up 1 term of Congress?

1. 25 years old 2. Citizen for 7 years

Qualifications for House of Representatives

1. 30 years old 2. Citizen for 9 years

Qualifications for Senate

Number of members in the Senate

Appoints a new Senator if one dies or resigns in office

1. Inexpensive health care 2. Free parking

Franking Privilege

House of Representatives

The number of votes it takes for Congress to override a Presidential veto.