Structure
The House is primarily tied to the people, making them get re-elected every
2 years
The Senate is more insulated/away from the people, which is why they can serve for how many years?
6 years
Money and Military
A committee that is around for a long time, like for education or defense
Standing Committee
In the Halloween movie franchise, which "Halloween" does Michael Myers not appear in?
Halloween 3
To be in the House, you have to be a minimum of what age
25
To be in the Senate, you have to be how old?
30
Both congressional amendments end in what number
Not 6...but 7!
If a bill passes both chambers of Congress, what is it called when the president strikes down/rejects the bill?
Veto
In the "I'm just a bill" song, what was the bill that became a law?
Busses must stop at railroads
There are 2 "chambers" in Congress being the House and Senate. What Government word is another way of saying "2 chambers"?
Bicameral
_______ plan is what the House of Representatives are based on, while the Senate is based on the ___________plan. Need both for points
New Jersey
A check that Congress has on the executive is being able to impeach the president. A simple majority in the House will make it pass. What kind of vote is needed in the Senate to impeach a president (or overturn a veto)
2/3rds
If members from the House and Senate are trying to compromise on a bill, they would need what type of Committee?
Conference Committee
Mr. Parker, in the before times, worked at Richards here in Trenton. What was the worst part about that job?
Article 1 Sec. 2 and 3 talk about...
2. The House of Reps
3. The Senate
Article 1 Sec. 7 and 8 talk about...
8. Congressional Powers
The 27th amendment deal with Congress not getting a pat raise unless they are re-elected, if Congress fully approves it. When was the last time Congressional pay changed?
2009
This type of committee would be temporary, and primarily to investigate or research a topic
Select Committee
Jack Black has been in many tv shows and movies, but what is the name of his band...that also had their own movie?
Tenacious D
In ALL of Congress, there are roughly how many people?
435 in the House +100 Senate= 535
The Senate has 100 people, who acts as the tie breaker if needed?
Vice President
Congress has a vast amount of power to make laws, and for good reason! This power comes from two clauses in Sec. 8. The Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper) and what other clause?
Interstate Commerce Clause
Congress people can do this act, which would essentially block a bill from being passed, as long as they speak continuously. I hope they used bathroom before hand
Filibuster
Mr. Parker's soon to be wife, and Mr. Cecere don't have a lot in common, except for their favorite drink...which is what?
Diet Coke of course