PS 1113 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Enumerated Powers, Spoils System, Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act
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Citizenship, at least 25 years of age (representative), 30 years of age (senate), and live in the state he/she is elected in. Collect taxes, regulate trade and commerce, write bills, represent citizens" interest, etc. Members in congress serve as advocates for the people. This will include details about every stop on the way (subcommittee action, rules committee, filibusters, mark-up sessions, etc. *a bill can be killed at any of the stages before it becomes a law. Congress can let a voted bill die, override the veto with approval of congress, or rewrite the bill. An omnibus bill is a bill that packages unpopular bills with popular things. They are widely used today and prevent congress from being blamed or having to justify them. Are they basically the same in the house and. Committees investigate nominees, hold hearings, and vote on proposed legislation. Elect president in the event of a tie. Confirm or reject presidential nominees and treaties with other nations.
