Congress Basics
How many senators does the Constitution allow each state?
Two
What branch of the U.S. Gov't has the power to impeach the President and is in charge of the money spending for the country?
Legislative
Who serves as president of the Senate?
Vice president
What process assigns bills to congressional committees?
Referral
What is something that a Congress member’s constituents share?
Geographic region (they all live in the same area that represents)
What is the most powerful member and presiding officer of the House of Representatives called?
Speaker of the House
What provision has little relationship to a bill’s main purpose and may be added to help kill the bill?
Rider
What is the minimum age for a member of the House?
25 Years
What are the specific powers listed in the Constitution called?
Expressed powers
What is the minimum number of members required to conduct business?
Quorum
What are proposed laws called?
Bills
What meeting of House members from one party elects party leaders?
Caucus
What committee resolves differences between House and Senate bills?
Conference committee
What is drawing congressional district boundaries for political advantage called?
Gerrymandering
What are the House’s 20 permanent committees called?
Standing committees