American Government

Chp. 5--The Congress

Study Guide Questions

  1.  How does Congress represent the people?

  2. Why is the structure of Congress so important?

  3. What is the role of Congress in the system of checks & balances?

  4. What powers does Congress have?

  5. What are its expressed powers?

  6. What are its implied powers?

  7. What are its non-legislative powers?

  8. What are some of the limits on the powers of Congress?

  9. How has the power of Congress changed during US History?

  10. What are the key features of the House of Representatives and its membership?

  11. What are some of the challenges that reapportionment and redistricting raise?

  12. How is the leadership of the House organized?

  13. What is the role of committees in the operation of the House?

  14. What are the key features of the Senate and its membership?

  15. How is the leadership of the Senate organized?

  16. What are some of the distinctive rules and traditions of the Senate?

  17. How are bills introduced in Congress?

  18. What happens to a bill in committee?

  19. What happens to a bill on the floor?

  20. What is a conference committee?

  21. What actions can a President take on a bill?

  22. What are some special issues faced by Congress?

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