Question

1. define:

a. quorum:
b. expel:
c. adjourn:

1. how many representatives from the house of representatives would need to be present in order for there to be a quorum?
2. what fraction of the senate must agree to expel a member?

a. what number is that?

1. where can you find the notes of the meetings of congress?
2. who pays the salaries of representatives and senators?
3. what house is the only house to introduce bills to raise money?

Explanation:

1. Define Quorum, Expel, Adjourn:

• Quorum: The minimum number of members of a deliberative assembly (like a legislative body) that must be present to conduct official business. For the U.S. House of Representatives, a quorum is a majority of the members (218 out of 435).
• Expel: To force a member of a legislative body (or other organization) to leave, typically by a vote. In the U.S. Congress, a two - thirds vote of the chamber (House or Senate) is required to expel a member.
• Adjourn: To suspend a meeting or session of a legislative body (or other assembly) temporarily or permanently.

1. How many representatives from the House of Representatives would need to be present for a quorum?

• The House of Representatives has 435 members. A quorum is a majority, so we calculate $\frac{435}{2}=217.5$. Since we can't have half a person, a quorum in the House of Representatives is 218 members.

1. What fraction of the Senate must agree to expel a member? What number is that?

• The U.S. Senate has 100 members. To expel a member, a two - thirds vote is required. The fraction is $\frac{2}{3}$. To find the number, we calculate $\frac{2}{3}\times100\approx66.67$. Since we need a whole number of votes, at least 67 senators must agree to expel a member.

1. Where can you find the notes of the meetings of Congress?

• The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It contains the verbatim reports of the speeches, the text of bills, and the record of votes and other actions taken during the sessions of Congress.

1. Who pays the salaries of representatives and senators?

• The salaries of members of the United States Congress (representatives and senators) are paid by the federal government of the United States, from the U.S. Treasury.

1. What house is the only house to introduce bills to raise money?

• According to the United States Constitution, the House of Representatives is the only house of Congress that can introduce bills to raise revenue (tax bills or bills to raise money). This is part of the system of checks and balances and the division of powers between the two houses of Congress.

Answer:

1. Define:

• a. Quorum: Minimum members (majority in House, 218) to conduct business.
• b. Expel: Force a member out (2/3 vote in chamber).
• c. Adjourn: Suspend a meeting/session.

1. 218 representatives.
2. Fraction: $\frac{2}{3}$; Number: 67.
3. In the Congressional Record.
4. The U.S. federal government (from the U.S. Treasury).
5. The House of Representatives.