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Expulsion

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With a 2/3 vote by the memebers of Senate or the House, they can be forced to give up their seat in congress

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Majority Whip

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Assist the floor leaders

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Where do you need to be a resident of to be in the election for Senate?

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The state which you are running for

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Term Limits

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Congress members have no time limit on how many times they can be elected to office

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President of Senate

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VP Michael Pence (IN)

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Majority Leader

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Most important members of Senate (plan work schedule)

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What is the Federal law about lobbyist?

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Federal Law requires that all lobbyist must register with the federal government so everything is in the open and not done secretly. They must give the name of the person or organization they represent, plus an account of all the money spent to influence legislators.

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What is the term for the senate

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6 years

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immunity

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Members of congress have legal protections; they cannot be arrested or sued for anything they say in congress

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Minority Leader

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Most important members of Senate (plan work schedule)

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Delegated powers to the Senate

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1. Approve all treaties 2. Approve all Presidential nominees 3. Trial for impeachment 4. Elect VP is there is no electoral majority (Never happened)

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Salary for a Senator

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$174,000

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Salary for Pro-tempore

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193,400

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Speaker of the House

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Nancy Pelosi (CA)

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ex post facto law

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a law that makes an act criminal although the act was legal when it was committed

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Apportioned

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Following the Census every 10 years, COngress distrivutes the 435 seats of the House of Reps to the 50 states

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The Citizens United Case

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Corporations may spend money on "issue ads" which indirectly support candidates

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PA´s US Senators: Senior Senator

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Bob Casey Junior (D)- 2006

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Rules specific to the Senate

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1. Unlimited debate 2. Fillibuster- To ¨talk a bill to death¨ used to avoid or stop a vote from taking place on a certain bill (Record 24 hours Thurmood) 3. Cloture- Vote for 3/5 of Senate to stop fillibuster

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President of the Senate

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1. Vice President 2. ¨Leader of Senate¨ 3. Cannot take part in debates 4. Only vote in a tie 5.Least powerful member (not elected to congress-- voted to executive branch)

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What do lobbyist represent?

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Business organizations, labor unions, farmers, doctors, lawyers, education groups, etc.

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How long do you have to be a citizen before going into the Senate?

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9 years or more

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PA´s US Senators: Junior Senator

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Pat Toomey (R)- 2010

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When are Super PACS used?

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Only during elections

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Lobbying

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The Role Interest Groups in the Lawmaking Process

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Censure

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With a 2/3 vote by the members of Senate or House, formal dissapproval of a members less serious actions can be brought against a Rep or Senatr. (Slap on the Wrist) (Written up/Warning)

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How many members are in the Senate?

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100 (2 per state)

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pro tempore

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1. In charge if President is absent 2. Senior member of majority party (Is really the leader of Senate)

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Lobbyist

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A person who is employed by and acts for an organized interest group or corporation to try to influence policy decisions and positions in the executive and legislative branches.

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franking privilege

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Benefit allowing members of Congress to mail letters and other materials postage-free

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Salary for Speaker of the House

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$223,500

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Characteristics of the House

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435 Members Shorter term (2years) Younger membership Less flexible rules Power less evenly distributed Less press and media Policy Specialists More committees Acts more quickly

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Why are the called lobbyist?

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They were called lobbyist because they originally made their contacts with representatives in the lobby of the legislative chambers

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Minority Whip

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Assist the floor leaders

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The Senate is based on...

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equality

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Gerrymandering

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Process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the party in power.

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Caucuses

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Shortly after the opening day of each terms of Congress, the Republican/Democrat members of Senate/House hold a private meeting to select their leaders

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Super Pac

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1. No communication with candidate running 2. Not allowed to give money to the candidate campaign 3. Run their own campaign

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What does PAC stand for?

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Political Action Committee

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Sessions

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each term of congress is divided into two of these

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Salary for Representatives

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174,000

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Similarities in the House and Senate

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No term limits Lay and collect taxes Borrow money Regulate forign and interstate commerce Coin money Establish post offices/post roads Grant patents Establish naturalization Establish bankruptcy laws Declare war Pentions

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Characterists of Senate

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100 members Longer term (6years) Older membership More flexible rules Power evenly distributed More press and media Policy Generalists Less committees Acts more slowly Staggered Elections

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What is the age limit for Senate?

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30 years old

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