Congress Worksheet
The Congress Worksheet
Respond to the following prompts in your own typed document.
Your responses should be in your own words (don't simply copy and paste!).
You may include the prompts themselves in your submission.
Submit your answers to turnitin.com as a word document by 7:25am on Friday, 12/4.
1. List four enumerated powers granted to Congress by the Constitution (Article I, Section 8)
a.
b.
c.
d.
2. The implied power of Congress comes from the "necessary and proper clause" which is also referred to as the elastic clause. Cite two historical examples of this power.
a.
b.
3. Explain the significance of Marbury v. Madison (1803)
4. Explain the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
5. How many members are there in the House of Representatives and Senate and what are their terms of office ?
House
Senate
6. Explain the main reasons why Congressional incumbents almost always win re-election.
7. Describe the typical demographic characteristics of members of Congress.
8. List three main powers of the House of Representatives.
a.
b.
c.
9. List two main powers of the Senate.
a.
b.
10. Describe four examples of Congressional oversight.
a.
b.
c.
d.
11. Explain the primary function of each of the following.
Standing Committees
a. Banking
b. Foreign Affairs
c. Energy
d. Governmental Affairs
e. Appropriations
Sub-Committees
Joint Committees
Select Committees
Conference Committees
House Ways and Means Committee
House Rules Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Party Caucus (Party Conference)
12. Explain the main role or function of each of the following.
Seniority system
Party system
Committee system
Speaker of the House
President pro tempore
President of the Senate (Vice President)
Majority Leader
Minority Leader
Committee Chairs
Party Whips
Party Caucus (Party Conference)
13. List the specific factors make the Speaker of the House such a powerful figure.
Glossary (define the following terms in your own words) census re-apportionment gerrymandering racial
Respond to the following prompts in your own typed document.
Your responses should be in your own words (don't simply copy and paste!).
You may include the prompts themselves in your submission.
Submit your answers to turnitin.com as a word document by 7:25am on Friday, 12/4.
1. List four enumerated powers granted to Congress by the Constitution (Article I, Section 8)
a.
b.
c.
d.
2. The implied power of Congress comes from the "necessary and proper clause" which is also referred to as the elastic clause. Cite two historical examples of this power.
a.
b.
3. Explain the significance of Marbury v. Madison (1803)
4. Explain the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
5. How many members are there in the House of Representatives and Senate and what are their terms of office ?
House
Senate
6. Explain the main reasons why Congressional incumbents almost always win re-election.
7. Describe the typical demographic characteristics of members of Congress.
8. List three main powers of the House of Representatives.
a.
b.
c.
9. List two main powers of the Senate.
a.
b.
10. Describe four examples of Congressional oversight.
a.
b.
c.
d.
11. Explain the primary function of each of the following.
Standing Committees
a. Banking
b. Foreign Affairs
c. Energy
d. Governmental Affairs
e. Appropriations
Sub-Committees
Joint Committees
Select Committees
Conference Committees
House Ways and Means Committee
House Rules Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Party Caucus (Party Conference)
12. Explain the main role or function of each of the following.
Seniority system
Party system
Committee system
Speaker of the House
President pro tempore
President of the Senate (Vice President)
Majority Leader
Minority Leader
Committee Chairs
Party Whips
Party Caucus (Party Conference)
13. List the specific factors make the Speaker of the House such a powerful figure.
Glossary (define the following terms in your own words) census re-apportionment gerrymandering racial