CAS PO 111 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Majoritarianism, Voting Rights Act Of 1965, Cloture
12 Mar 2014
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4:49 pm: the origin and powers of congress, the great compromise. A bill cannot be passed unless its passed in identical forms in both house and senate. Small states wanted equal rep and large states wanted proportional rep. Each state has 2 senators that serve 6 year terms (staggered election) House of rep serve 2 year terms (full election) Reapportionment: census every ten years to redistribute reps among the states: duties of the house and senate. Make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers . House has the right to originate revenue bills. Limited consequence b/c both chambers must approve bills. House has the power of impeachment: power to charge a gov"t official with serious crimes. Senate is the court to try the impeached. Senate has to approve major presidential appointments and approvals on treaties. Voters do more incumbent reelecting than rascal throwing; reelection rate is high.
