Party Organisation in the US Congress (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Congress structure during New Deal period
Congress structure during New Deal period
Committee-based structure
Seniority principle definition
Seniority principle definition
Longest-serving members became committee chairpersons
House Ways & Means Committee role
House Ways & Means Committee role
Determined which bills sent to which committees
House Rules Committee function
House Rules Committee function
Decided on congressional procedures
Who controlled committees from 1933?
Who controlled committees from 1933?
Southern white Democrats
Hatton Towers' role in 1937
Hatton Towers' role in 1937
Chaired House Judiciary, blocked anti-lynching laws
Conference committee purpose
Conference committee purpose
Reconcile House & Senate bill differences
What is a pocket veto?
What is a pocket veto?
President takes no action after Congress adjourns
Votes needed to override veto
Votes needed to override veto
Two-thirds roll-call vote
Supreme Court's power over laws
Supreme Court's power over laws
Could declare them unconstitutional