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Random Congressional Knowledge
100

How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?

435

100
What is a law known as before it is passed as a law?

A bill (bills become laws)

100

Which chamber in Congress has the power to deal with all money proposals with the federal funds?

House of Representatives

100

How many senators are there in the United States Senate?

100 (2 each state)

100

Which Amendment allowed the people to directly elect their senators?

17th Amendment

200

How often are each representative up for reelection?

Every 2 years


200

Where do most bills die at in the process of becoming a law?

Committees 

200

Which chamber is responsible for approving or declining presidential appointments?

Senate

200

How many years does a U.S. senator serve in one term?

6 years

200
YAY!!  I just got my income tax refund back! Off to Target!  Which Amendment allows Congress to tax my income (and give me a refund when I pay too much :) )? 
16th Amendment
300

How old do you have to be to be eligible to become a representative?

25

300

Before the president is allowed to approve a bill, what must occur first?

It must pass in both the House of Representatives and in the Senate.

300

Which chamber starts the impeachment process? 

House of Representatives

300

How long must a senator candidate have lived in the United States before running for office?

9 years

300

The Vice President is a very busy person. Who runs the Senate when they can't be there?

The President pro Tempore

400

How long do you have to be living in your state to be eligible for a seat in the House of Representatives?

7 years

400
A bill was passed by both the House and Senate, but the President vetos the bill. How can this bill still become law?
The bill will go back to congress and must be passed with a 2/3 vote to become a law.
400

Which chamber is responsible for the impeachment trial in the impeachment process?

Senate (must have 2/3 vote to convict)

400

How old do you have to be to qualify to run for a senator position?

30 years old


400

How might the work of a standing committee of Veteran's Affairs differ from that of a select committee investigating a specific issue related to veterans?

A standing committee is permanent and would handle any bill related to veterans. A select committee would be established for a specific period to investigate the issue at hand and then be dissolved.

500

What is the term known as manipulating the districts in a way that gives candidates an unfair advantage?

Gerrymandering

500

What are the three things the President can do when he/she receives a bill that has been passed by both the House and the Senate?

Sign it, veto it, or do nothing (will pass after 10 days if Congress is in session, and will pocket veto if Congress is not in session)

500

Which chamber is responsible for approving treaties with other nations?

Senate (must pass by 2/3 votes)

500

I want to run for a senate seat in the state of Georgia, but I live in Florida. Is this allowed? Why or why not?

Candidates must live in the state that they intend to run for office.

500

How does Congressional Oversight relate to checks and balances in the US Government?

Congressional Oversight allows Congress to check the activity of bureaucratic agencies in the Executive branch. 

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