Topic 4 review

1. number of member in the house/senate/both?
2. how do we reapportion congress?
3. who elects senators?
4. what is a constituent? do area representatives listen to them?
5. why do they call it the “upper” and “lower” house?
6. what is an incumbent? do they often win?
7. what are expressed, implied, inherent, and commerce powers?
8. congress has the power to levy taxes. what are 3 kind of taxes that congress can levy?
9. what is a legal tender?
10. what is necessary in order to add a constitutional amendment?
11. who brings formal charges to the president? can the senate confirm a president’s reelection?
12. what is a standing committee?
13. when does congress begin a new term?
14. what is the significance of the senate pro tempore?
15. why is the house rules committee so important?
16. what is a “select committee”?
17. a bill to raise revenue begins where?
18. what do you do with a standing committee bill if you want it put on the floor?
19. what is the primary purpose of the conference committee?
20. what determines how many representatives a state has?