House of Representatives
What is representation in the House of Representatives based on?
Population
What role do Senators play in the impeachment process?
They act as the jury
What term refers to extending the debate to prevent or delay a vote?
Filibuster
Where do all tax laws begin?
House of Representatives
What requirement is the same for Senators and Representatives?
They both need to live in the state they represent
How old must you be to serve in the House of Representatives?
25
How many Senators does each state have?
2
Who are the only people who can introduce a bill?
Senators or Representatives
Senate
What article sets up the Legislative Branch?
Article 1
How long is one term in the House of Representatives?
2 years
Who is the president of the Senate?
The Vice President (JD Vance)
What holds hearings to gather information on a bill?
Committees
Which part of Congress has the power to bring impeachment charges against a government official?
House of Representatives
What does the term bicameral mean?
2 houses
How many years must you be a citizen to serve in the House of Representatives?
7 years
How long is one term in the Senate?
6 years
What role does a conference committee play in the law making process?
a committee made up of members of both houses to come up with one version of the bill?
What part of Congress has the power to approve presidential appointments?
Senate
Gerrymandering
What is the title for the individual in charge of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Name one Senator from Massachusetts?
Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey
How can Congress override a veto?
2/3 of both houses need to revote in favor of the bill
What does it mean when we say that Congress has the power to make laws that are necessary and proper to carry out the powers in the Constitution?
It means that they have additional powers that are not listed but needed to carry out their job.
What term refers to the count of the country's population that happens every 10 years?
Census