Cards in this guide (17)
What happens when a bill is pigeonholed
It is set aside and no longer considered.
>Gradpoint
How often are elections held for the House of Representatives
The H.O.R. holds electiions every two years.
What are the 3 territories of the us
guam, puerto rico, us virgin islands
For whom do senators and representatives work
Senators and Representatives work for the U.S. Congress and the
people who elect them.
The size of the House of Representatives comes from the
reapportionment act of 1929
What important change occurred during andrew jacksons presidency
The extension of voting rights to all white males.
What is the purpose of the calendars used by the house
To help the members organize and complete their work.
What would happen if a person sells music created by someone else
be sued in court for copyright infringement
What is determined by the census that is taken every ten years
The number of house seats per state.
Which practice did the federal government use to deal with the great depression
Why do many members of congress often vote as partisans
To satisfy the members of their political party.
Is the tax on your house indirect tax or direct tax
Which government principle is MOST illustrated by the War Powers Resolution
How can an inventor protect the right to manufacture and sell an invention he or she has made
How does Article I Section 6 of the Constitution protect members of Congress
protects free speech for congressional debates
In deciding on a bicameral legislature the framers followed the example of
What statement best describes senators and members of the House of Representatives
Most are part of upper-middle class. (gradpoint)