Which Chamber?
California has the most representatives in which chamber?
Congress
Period of time in which Congress assembles and conducts business?
A Session
How many members do the House of Representatives have?
435
Who has the power to confirm or reject all Presidential nominees?
Congress (Senate)
Hurricane Katrina?
More like hurricane tortilla!
Which chamber only serves for 2 year terms?
House of Representatives
Who are the middle men in congress and assist the Floor Leaders?
Whips
How long do U.S. senators serve for compared to the House of Representatives?
4 years
Who has the power to impeach the President?
House of Representatives?
Never trust this fellow’s grin. His teeth are sharp and course, his blood’s as cold as icicles, and he’ll show no remorse! What is it?
Alligator!
The Vice President presides over which chamber and who is the current V.P.
The Senate
(Mike Pence)
If Congress adjourns within 10 days of sending a bill and the bill dies, what is this called?
A Pocket Veto
How many Senators does each state get?
2
Who is the tie breaking vote and presides over the Senate?
Vice President
What allows Congress to make any law which helps them execute expressed powers?
Necessary and Proper Clause
Elastic Clause
Name at least two types of committees in Congress.
Standing Committee
Joint Committee
Select Committee
Subcommittee
Conference Committee
What is a census and how often do you see them?
A form sent by the government to tally the amount of people in our do-nut. Every ten years.
When voting for the President to be impeached, how much of the Senate must vote?
2/3
Who is the highest-ranking member in the House of Representatives and who is the current one?
Speaker of the House
Paul Ryan
A blanket pardon offered to a group of law violators is what?
Amnesty
Who puts the President on trial after the House of Representatives decides to impeach him?
The Senate
What is Commerce Power?
Power to regulate interstate and foreign trade.
How long must you be a citizen to serve in the House of Representatives?
7 years
Name 2 actions a standing committee can do with a proposed bill.
1. Pass the bill
2. Mark up the bill with charges (changes) and then suggest it to be passed
3. Replace the original bill with a new bill
4. Ignore the bill and let it die (pigeonholing5. Kill the bill outright by majority vote
Who fills in for the president when he is gone?
The Pro Tem