Powers of Congress
Definition of: Naturalization
Process by which citizens of one country become citizens of another
Definition of: Filibuster
“talk a bill to death;” stalling tactic where minority tries to delay or prevent SENATE action
Who was the 2024 NFL MVP?
Josh Allen
What app is identified by a little ghost mascot?
Snapchat
Which famous poet and author wrote Julius Caesar?
William Shakespeare
What is a direct tax? What is an indirect tax?
Direct Tax - A tax that must be paid directly to the gov’t by the person
Indirect Tax - First paid by one person, then passed onto another person
Definition of: Pocket Veto
President doesn’t sign the bill and the legislature adjourns within 10 days of submitting the bill, the bill dies
Which former Dallas Maverick star was recently traded to the LA. Lakers?
Luka Doncic
Which recent song has the lyrics, "I'm working late, cause I'm a singer?"
Espresso, Sabrina Carpenter
What is the largest country in the world by area?
Russia
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause? Why is it often called the “Elastic Clause?”
Allows Congress to make laws that are "necessary and proper." It is referred to as the "Elastic Clause" due to its ability to continuously change and grow the government's power.
What is the State of the Union? What is its goal?
A message from the President to Congress. In the message, the President talks about important issues facing Americans and offers his ideas on solving the nation's problems, including suggestions for new laws and policies. Reports on how he sees the state of the country, domestically and in foreign affairs
Who did Nebraska volleyball recently hire as their new head coach, replacing the Husker legend John Cook?
Dani Busboom Kelly
What movie is the quote, "We're gonna need a bigger boat," from?
Jaws
What city in the U.S. has the highest population?
New York City
Definition of: Eminent Domain
Inherent power to take private property for public use
What are the different types of committees? Explain each. (3)
Standing committees - permanent committees in the House and Senate to which bills of specific subject matter are sent
Joint committee – committee composed of members from both houses (type of standing committee)
Conference committee – temporary, joint committee to iron out the differences (compromise)
What was Nebraska called before being called the "Cornhuskers?"
Bug Eaters / Antelopes
What is the official app store for Android users?
Google Play
In the 1990s, the U.S. fought in a war that lasted 42 days. What was this war called?
The Gulf War (U.S. v. Iraq)
What are non legislative powers? What are some of the non legislative powers Congress has? (5)
Nonlegislative Powers - powers of Congress that have nothing to do with making laws
Constitutional amendments, Electoral duties, Impeachment, Executive powers, Investigatory power
What is the process for a bill becoming a law? List and explain each step.
Who recently won the Youtube Golf Creator Classic at TPC Sawgrass?
Grant Horvat
What's the most popular used emoji of all time?
🤣
What is the largest venomous snake in the world?
King Cobra