All Flashcards
What is the role of the House of Representatives?
Represent the people, initiate tax/spending bills.
What is the role of the Senate?
Represent states, confirm appointments, ratify treaties.
What is the role of the House Rules Committee?
Determines debate rules and amendment allowance for bills.
What is the function of Congressional Committees?
In-depth bill consideration, hearings, debate, discussion.
What is the role of the Speaker of the House?
Presiding officer, assigns bills, appoints committee members.
What is the role of the Senate Majority Leader?
Leads majority party, sets Senate agenda.
What is the role of the President Pro Tempore?
Senior member of majority party, fills in for VP.
What is the role of the House Ways and Means Committee?
Oversees tax laws and revenue generation.
What is the role of a Conference Committee?
Reconciles differences between House and Senate versions of a bill.
What is the role of Standing Committees?
Permanent committees with legislative functions.
What is the purpose of Congressional Oversight?
To monitor the executive branch and ensure accountability.
What is the effect of bicameralism on policymaking?
Causes compromise and prevents hasty decisions.
How does the Power of the Purse affect the executive branch?
Limits executive power by controlling funding.