POLI 2051 : POLI 2051 Test 3
Document Summary
4/16/2013 5:32:00 pm: basic information on congress, bicameral: two separate and powerful chambers, why, philosophical and practical reasons. Issue of big and small states: house of representatives, based on population, serve 2 year terms, seats are reapportioned every ten years, senate, equal representation, serve 6 year terms, terms are staggered. Where does the power reside: leaders-know the top posts, committees-know the different types, standing committees- permanent and revolve around the polices, select committees- temporary, staff. Limits debate on the bill: senate. Filibuster: where a bill can be held up for as long as, the president they want, can sign into law or veto, if veto the congress can over ride with a 2/3 majority vote, pocket veto. Bill is ignored and let it die and sent back to congress to be done over again: when the president signs a bill, he also releases a signing statement explaining how he interprets the law.
