House of Representatives
How long is a representative's term
2 years
How long is a senator's term
6 years
Who can Congress impeach
All federal officials
Who can propose a Bill
Anyone
Members of Congress represent these people in a certain geographic area
Constituents
How many reps are in the House and how is the amount of reps each state has determined
435, population
How many Senators are in the Senate
100
What is the threshold to overturn a presidential veto
2/3rds
What happens after a bill is proposed
Goes to committee or subcommittee
What is the term used for drawing districts in weird shapes to benefit your party
Gerrymandering
Andre Carson
Name both of Indiana's senators
Todd Young, Jim Banks
House does Congress Check the judicial branch
Establish inferior courts and approve judges
What happens when a bill exits committee
The house its in votes on it then it gets sent to the next house for the same process
What are the groups within the House and Senate that debate and amend bills called
committees
What is the process of redistributing seats in the house every 10 years called?
Reapportionment
Who is currently the President of the Senate
JD Vance (VP)
What is the power to regulate government spending called
Power of the Purse
What happens after both houses vote to pass a bill
It goes to the president to be signed or vetoed
What is the name given to powers that are specifically listed in the Constitution
Expressed/Enumerated/Listed Powers
What are the 4 formal requirements to become a representative
25 years old, Citizen for 7 years, live in their state, live in their district
What are the 3 requirements to be a Senator
30 years old, Citizen for 9 years, must live in their state
How many times has a president been Impeached/ How many times have they been removed
4/0
Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump 2x
What is the name for the ability to talk a bill to death
Filibuster
Name a clause in the constitution that serves as the basis for implied powers
Necessary and Proper Clause, Interstate Commerce Clause, General Welfare Clause