<p>Congress Worksheet</p><p>Respond to the following prompts in a word processing document. </p><p>Your responses should be in your own words (don't simply copy and paste!). </p><p>Do not include the prompts themselves in your submission. </p><p>1. List four enumerated powers granted to Congress by the Constitution (Article I, Section 8) a. b. c. d.</p><p>2. The implied power of Congress comes from the "necessary and proper clause" which is also referred to as the elastic clause.(pg.80). Cite two historical examples of this power. a. b.</p><p>3. Explain the significance of Marbury v. Madison (1803)</p><p>4. Explain the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.</p><p>5. How many members are there in the House of Representatives and Senate and what are their terms of office ? House Senate 6. Explain the main reasons why Congressional incumbents almost always win re-election.</p><p>7. Describe the typical demographic characteristics of members of Congress.</p><p>8. List three main powers of the House of Representatives. a. b. c.</p><p>9. List two main powers of the Senate. a. b.</p><p>10. Describe four examples of Congressional oversight. a. b. c. d.</p><p>11. Explain the primary function of each of the following.</p><p>Standing Committees a. Banking b. Foreign Affairs c. Energy d. Governmental Affairs e. Appropriations Sub-Committees</p><p>Joint Committees</p><p>Select Committees</p><p>Conference Committees</p><p>House Ways and Means Committee</p><p>House Rules Committee</p><p>Senate Judiciary Committee</p><p>Party Caucus (Party Conference)</p><p>12. Explain the main role or function of each of the following.</p><p>Seniority system</p><p>Party system</p><p>Committee system</p><p>Speaker of the House</p><p>President pro tempore</p><p>President of the Senate (Vice President)</p><p>Majority Leader</p><p>Minority Leader</p><p>Committee Chairs</p><p>Party Whips</p><p>Party Caucus (Party Conference)</p><p>13. List the specific factors make the Speaker of the House such a powerful figure.</p><p>Glossary (define the following terms in your own words) census re-apportionment gerrymandering racial gerrymandering term limits constituents casework pork barrel filibuster cloture vote trustee delegate franking privilege veto markup session</p>