Congressional Main Ideas #1
A.P. U.S.
Directions: Use your text to help you answer the following questions. Use pages 234-249.
1. Where in the Constitution will you find information about the Legislative Branch?
2. What section lays out the majority of Congress’ powers? Name two powers not listed in that section.
3. Why did the Framers feel that “House members would be more responsible to the people”…?
4. Even though things like a national bank are not mentioned in the Constitution, what part of the Constitution has given Congress the ability to create and run a national bank? Why do you think some people fear this aspect of the Constitution?
5. What is impeachment and how does the process work? (in terms of the involvement of the two houses)
6. Political parties are not part of the Constitutional make up of Congress, but they obviously play a major role. How have parties affected the committee system?
7. What are the basic responsibilities of the Speaker of the House and how has that position’s power changed over the years? (specifically since the start of the 20th Century)
8. What is the president pro tempore and how does that position differ from the Speaker of the House?
9. What is the committee system in Congress and what is its main function?
10. Briefly describe the four main types of committees:
1. Standing:
2. Joint:
3. Conference:
4. Select:
11. Predict how being the party in power will play a role in committee make up and how that, in turn, plays a role in the legislative process.
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