Terms
How old do you have to be in order to run for the House of Representatives?
25
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
Michelle Fischbach
In order for a bill to pass the House or Senate, it must get a _______ vote
Majority
What are baby sharks known as?
Pups
How old do you have to be in order to run for the Senate?
30
Who are the 2 senators from Minnesota?
Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar
How how long are the terms for members in the Senate?
6 years
If there is a 50-50 tie vote in the Senate, the _________ votes to break the tie
Vice President
In badminton, what is hit over the net?
A shuttlecock
Who can formally submit a bill for consideration by Congress?
Members of Congress
The Elastic Clause or "Necessary and Proper" clause gives Congress which type of powers?
Implied
Who limits debate time in the Senate?
No one
What fraction vote does it take in both House and Senate to override a veto?
2/3
George Washington was a member of which political party?
Federalist Party
The most powerful member of the House of Representatives is the
Speaker of the House
What is the final step for a bill becoming a law?
President signs bill
What amendment allows the direct election of Senators?
17
How many years is a member of the House term?
2 years
Who was Walter Mondale’s Vice-Presidential running mate in the 1984 US Presidential election?
Geraldine Ferraro
A bill must pass through ___________ before it ca nbe voted on by the entire House or Senate
Committee
What amendment reserves powers to the states?
10
What does the government use to reapportion or divide the representatives among the states?
Census
What is cloture?
Immediate call to a vote
Pediculophobia is the fear of what?
Lice