Section 1
What is Section 1 known as?
Congress
What is Section 2 known as?
House of Representatives
What is Section 3 known as?
Senate
What are Sections 4, 5, and 6 best known as?
Powers of Congress, Proceedings, and Rights and Disabilities
What are Sections 7 and 8 best known as?
Legislation and Enumerated Powers
What is another name for Congress?
Legislative Branch
How many members are within the House of Represenatives?
435
How many members are within the Senate?
100
Under which article describes the proceedings of Congress?
In which house does the process of impeachment start? In which house ends the process of impeachment?
House of Representatives begins and Senate ends the process of impeachment.
How many chambers does congress have?
Two
How long does a House Rep serve?
Two years
How long does a Senator serve?
Six years
What does adjourn mean?
" to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time" (Merriam-Webster)
Which of the three has the power to declare war? Congress, House of Representatives, or Senate.
Which two plans helped create Congress?
New Jersey and Virginia Plans
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives? Give name and position.
Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House
Who is the replacement to the first in command for the Senate? What is this person's name?
Patrick Leahy, President Pro Tempore
What types of crimes are congressional members free from while in Congressional sessions/meetings?
Treason, felonies, and breach of peace: Civil lawsuits
How many types of resolutions are there? What are there names?
Three types; Simple, Joint, and Concurrent
Of the seven US constitutional principles which three attempts to ensure that the Legislative Branch is not too powerful?
Limited Government, Checks and Balances, and Separation of Powers
How are the total House Reps per state determined?
By population
How many states are represented in the Senate?
50
Which amendment prohibits congressional members from raising their income during the current congressional session?
Amendment 27
What is the order of actions for a bill to move on from a House?
Introduction of legislation, committee assignments, committee work, put on calendar, and debated on/amended