Miscellaneous
Which Article of the Constitution defines the legislative branch?
Article I
How people are in the Rhode Island Federal Congressional Delegation?
4
How long is a term for a Senator?
6 years
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
The President to deny passage of a law by issuing this.
Veto
What does Bicameral mean?
Two Houses
Warwick falls within Rhode Island's Second Congressional District. Who is the Representative from this district?
Seth Magaziner
How many member are there in the Senate?
100
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
435
How can congress overrule a Presidential Veto
2/3 majority vote the bill
Who decides a Presidential in the event of a tie in the Electoral College?
House of Representatives
This person was just sworn in as Rhode Island's first Black representative. He represents the First Congressional District.
Gabe Amo
Senator Ted Cruz once read Green Eggs and Ham on the floor of the Senate in order to delay a vote on a bill he did not support. He did this because in the Senate this tactic is allowed which means, "enlimited debate"
Filibuster
State Population
In the House, who decides which Bills or voted on?
Who decides the Vice President in the event of a tie in the Electoral College?
The Senate
To what political party do Rhode Island's congressional delegation belong?
Democrat
How old must one be to serve in the Senate?
30
This procedure happens every 10 Years to determine how many Representatives each state will get for the next 10 years.
In order for a bill to be voted on by all the members, it must make it out of this smaller group.
Committee
If a vote in the Senate is tied 50-50, who is the tie breaking vote?
Vice President
Name Rhode Island's two senators.
Jack Reed
Sheldon Whitehouse
The Senate must approve all appointments to this judicial body in order for a person to join.
Supreme Court
What is Gerrymandering?
Drawing congressional maps to ensure majority representation.
What are the three voting methods allowed in Congress?
Voice Vote
Stand Vote
Roll Call Vote