Congress
Current President of the Senate
Who Is Kamala Harris
What is the largest program funded by the federal government?
Social Security
The policy-making relationship among the congressional committees, the bureaucracy, and interest groups
Iron Triangle
Who is the tie breaker in the Senate?
Vice President Kamala Harris
Where did Mr. Baldwin go to college?
Depauw University
How old must you be to be elected Senator?
At least 30 years old
What will become the largest category of benefit programs over the next 30 years?
Major Healthcare Programs
How can Congress check the bureaucracy?
Cutting/eliminating the budget.
what happens if congress is unable to decide on a federal budget?
How many children does Mr. Baldwin have?
One Son
The current congress session number
What is 118
How much does the United States spend on national defense? (Within 30 Billion to get points)
877 Billion
How many steps are in the policymaking process?
What percentage of congress does it take to override a president's veto?
67% or 2/3
What other classes does Mr. Baldwin teach?
APUSH and AVID
Who has the power to conduct impeachment trials
Who is the Senate
Approximately how much does the U.S. government spend each year on foreign aid? (Within 3% to get points)
1%
What is the first step of the policymaking process?
Identifying the issue to be addressed by the proposed policy.
What are the three corners of the Iron Triangle?
Congress, Bureaucracy, and Interest Group
How many states has Mr. Baldwin traveled to?
41
A senatorial election occurs every ___ years.
What is 6 years
What does FICA stand for and/or what does it do. (Double points if you get both right)
Federal Insurance Contributions Act, which funds Social Security and Medicare
What is a law or set of laws that have significant importance and impact on society.
Key Legislation
What is a formal way of halting action on a bill by means of long speeches or unlimited debate in the Senate?
Filibuster
How many countries has Mr. Baldwin traveled to?
29