POLI 2051 Lecture : Lecture Ch11 F14
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In this election, republicans gained seats in the senate and won control of the senate; gained seats in the house and retained control of the house. Terms are staggered only 1/3 of the seats are up for election at a time. Congressional organization: two aspects: it"s organized along party lines. Republicans control the senate and the house of. It"s decentralized, which means that power is spread out in the congress. Where does the power reside: appoint key leaders. Gate keeping function you get to decide what gets discussed in your committee. Committee types: standing (permanent most important ones), select (investigate), conference. Majority and minority whips (communicate what leadership wants to regular members of house/senate - get votes put pressures on them, count votes and report back) They decide who the leaders are: assign committee chairs. Ways and means committee (h) revenue bills. House committee on international relations international policy.
