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1. List four enumerated powers granted to Congress by the Constitution (Article I, Section 8)
a.
b.
c.
d.
2. The implied power of Congress comes from the "necessary and proper clause" which is also refered to as the elastic clause.(pg.80). Cite two historical examples of this power.
a.
b.
3. Explain the significance of Marbury v. Madison (1803)
4. Explain the sigificance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
5. How many members are there in the House of Representatives and Senate and what are their terms of office ?
House
Senate
6. Explain the main reasons why Congressional incumbents almost always win re-election.
7. Describe the typical demographic characteristics of members of Congress.
8. List three main powers of the House of Representatives.
a.
b.
c.
9. List two main powers of the Senate.
a.
b.
10. Describe four examples of Congressional oversight.
a.
b.
c.
d.
11. Explain the primary function of each of the following.
Standing Committees
a. Banking
b. Foreign Affairs
c. Energy
d. Governmental Affairs
e. Appropriations
Sub-Committees
Joint Committees
Select Committees
Conference Committees
House Ways and Means Committee
House Rules Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Party Caucus (Party Conference)
12. Explain the main role or function of each of the following.
Seniority system
Party system
Committee system
Speaker of the House
President pro tempore
President of the Senate (Vice President)
Majority Leader
Minority Leader
Committee Chairs
Party Whips
Party Caucus (Party Conference)
13. List the specific factors make the Speaker of the House such a powerful figure.
census
re-apportionment
gerrymandering
racial gerrymandering
term limits
constituents
casework
pork barrel
filibuster
cloture vote
trustee
delegate
franking privilege
veto
markup session