According to the Constitution, once impeached federal officials are then tried in the
Senate
The filibuster is a technique used in the
Senate to prolong debate in order to kill a bill
The _______ is next in line after the vice president to succeed a president resigns, dies in office, or is impeached
Speaker of the House
The _______ has the job of presiding over the Senate, breaking ties when necessary
vice president
The most important congressional activity is done
in meetings of standing committees and their subcommittees
Appropriations, Judiciary, and Armed forces are all examples of _______ committees
standing
When the House and Senate pass different versions of the same bill
a conference committee is appointed to resolve the differences
Traditionally, Congressional committee chairpersons have been chosen through
the seniority system
Only _______ can formally submit a bill for congressional consideration
members of the House or Senate
Some prefer the concept of legislators as _______, mirroring the preferences of their constituents
instructed delegates
The best way constituents can influence congressional coting on legislation is to
elect a representative or senator who agrees with their views
If Congress have increased the scope of government it is because
that is what constituents want