Qualifications
I'm Just a Bill...
Currently Serving
Am I of the House or Senate
Roles & Powers of El' Presidente
100
What is the mimimum age for the President?
35
100
These are the people that must introduce a bill.
Congressmembers-either Senators or Representatives
100
Who is the current Vice President?
Joe Biden
100
My names is Scott Rigell, what House am I member of?
House of Representatives
100
Acts as an example for and symbol of the United States.
Chief of State
200
How old does a Senator have to be?
30
200
This is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives and the one who sets the agenda for Bills to be discussed.
Speaker of the House
200
Who is the current Chief Justice?
John Roberts
200
Is considered a Democratic house beacuse the majority of representatives are democratic.
The Senate
200
Acts as the 'Boss' of the federal government.
Chief Executive
300
How long must the President have lived in the country?
14 years
300
Once the Bill is introduced it is assigned to one of these for review and debate?
Committee
300
Who is the current Secretary of State?
Hillary Clinton
300
I am 26 years old and have been a U.S. citizen for 7 years. What house can I be a representative in?
House of Representatives
300
Under this role the Presient has Diplomatic Powers such as negotiating treaties and recognizing countries.
Foreign Policy Leader
400
How long does a Senator serve?
6 year
400
The President has the power to kill a bill by doing this.
Veto
400
Name one of the two newest members of the Supreme Court.
Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan
400
The Vice President is the presiding officer.
The Senate
400
Name 1 judicial powers of the President.
Nominates Federal judges, alter sentences of crimes such as reprieves, pardons, amnesty, and commutes.
500
Name at least one informal qualification of the U.S. President.
Well educated, Christian, Military Service, Look Good
500
Debate in the Senate is unlimted, therefore this tact is sometimes used to prevent a vote from happening or draw out debate.
Filibuster
500
Name one of the two Senators from VA.
Mark Warner or Jim Webb
500
A bill must be passed by a majority vote (51%) in what house?
BOTH
500
This role is being demonstrated when the President gives his State of the Union Address?
Chief Agenda Setter
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