Unit 2 review

Informal qualifications for U.S. Senators Ability to get votes, political experience, family, educated

Formal qualifications for U.S. Senators At least 30 years old, be a citizen for at least 9 years, and live in state he/she represents

Who is the continuous body? U.S. Senate

Formal qualifications for U.S. House At least 25 years old, be a citizen for at least 7 years, and reside in state he/she represents

Theoretical reasons for the Founders creating a bicameral legislature Each house would check each other

Practical reasons for bicameral legislature? Connecticut Compromise

When are Congressional Elections held? The first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in even numbered years

Name the Supreme Court Case that gave Congress implied powers. McCulloch v. Maryland

Name the group in favor of expanding the powers of the federal government through the increase of implied powers. Liberal Constructionists

Name the Supreme Court case that gave Congress commerce power. Gibbons v. Ogden

Who does Congress share its foreign powers with? The President

Legislators who use their best judgment to make policy trustees

This committee is temporary and used to investigate Select committee

Districts drawn to the advantage of a minority group Gerrymandered or Majority- minority districts

List the powers of Congress

List the powers unique to the House.

List the powers unique to the Senate

List the Leadership positions for the House.

List the Leadership positions for the Senate.

List the representation for South Carolina.