Congress 101
How many voting members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
435
Who presides over the House?
The Speaker of the House
Republicans
If congress disagrees with a presidents veto, how can they stop it?
veto
The winner or loser in Maine
Collins/Jacksom
How long is a senator's term?
6yrs
Who is the president of the Senate?
The Vice President of the US (JD Vance)
name the "blue" party
Democrats
This woman is currently leading her opponent in Alaska by 1,000 votes
Mary Peltola
How many senators are for each of the 50 states?
2 each (100 total)
This person may VETO a bill
The President
This man is the first Democratic senator from Texas in nearly 30 years
How many House seats does it take to have a majority? (It's just simple math)
218
The name of the Vice President
JD Vance
Dr. Annie Andrews is the new senator from this SOUTHERN state
South Carolina
How much of the Senate is elected every 2 years?
(one third, or similar answer)
Who is THIRD in line for the presidency?
The Speaker of the House
Who was the only US president to not represent a political party?
George Washington
What happens when the house and senate pass different versions of the same bill?
They must reconcile (get on the same page)
Abdul El Sayed is the first Muslim senator in the US, and is from this state
Michigan