Congress Terms- AP GOV| Questions
and Answers 2023/2024| Approved 100%
What is the primary function of Congress? To make laws for the nation.
What are the two chambers of Congress? The House of Representatives and the Senate.
How many members are in the House of Representatives? 435 members.
What determines the number of representatives each state has in the House? Population size,
as determined by the decennial census.
What is the length of a term for a member of the House of Representatives? Two years.
What is the length of a term for a U.S. Senator? Six years.
How is the Senate's membership structured? Each state has two senators, regardless of
population.
What role does Congress play in the federal budget process? Congress is responsible for
proposing, debating, and passing the federal budget.
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, What is the significance of the **Necessary and Proper Clause** in Congress? It allows
Congress to create laws needed to carry out its enumerated powers.
What is **pork barrel legislation**? It refers to government spending that benefits a specific
district or group, often used to gain favor with constituents.
What is the purpose of a **filibuster** in the Senate? To delay or prevent a vote on a bill by
extending debate.
What is required to end a filibuster? A cloture vote, which requires a three-fifths majority
(currently 60 votes).
What is the function of **committees** in Congress? Committees review, amend, and make
recommendations on proposed legislation.
What is the difference between **standing committees** and **select committees**?
Standing committees are permanent and handle specific areas of legislation, while select
committees are temporary and address specific issues.
What is **conference committee**? A temporary committee formed to reconcile differences
between the House and Senate versions of a bill.
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and Answers 2023/2024| Approved 100%
What is the primary function of Congress? To make laws for the nation.
What are the two chambers of Congress? The House of Representatives and the Senate.
How many members are in the House of Representatives? 435 members.
What determines the number of representatives each state has in the House? Population size,
as determined by the decennial census.
What is the length of a term for a member of the House of Representatives? Two years.
What is the length of a term for a U.S. Senator? Six years.
How is the Senate's membership structured? Each state has two senators, regardless of
population.
What role does Congress play in the federal budget process? Congress is responsible for
proposing, debating, and passing the federal budget.
1
, What is the significance of the **Necessary and Proper Clause** in Congress? It allows
Congress to create laws needed to carry out its enumerated powers.
What is **pork barrel legislation**? It refers to government spending that benefits a specific
district or group, often used to gain favor with constituents.
What is the purpose of a **filibuster** in the Senate? To delay or prevent a vote on a bill by
extending debate.
What is required to end a filibuster? A cloture vote, which requires a three-fifths majority
(currently 60 votes).
What is the function of **committees** in Congress? Committees review, amend, and make
recommendations on proposed legislation.
What is the difference between **standing committees** and **select committees**?
Standing committees are permanent and handle specific areas of legislation, while select
committees are temporary and address specific issues.
What is **conference committee**? A temporary committee formed to reconcile differences
between the House and Senate versions of a bill.
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