Section 1
How many seats are there in the Senate?
100 seats
Where are the powers of congress expressed?
Article 1 section eight of the constitution.
How many members are in the house?
435 members
the Vice President
Can bills be public and private?
yes
What is apportionment?
The distribution of house seats among the states based on population.
What is the commerce clause?
It is the clause passed that states the congresses power to control commerce.
Who is the third most powerful person in congress?
The Speaker of the House
What is a filibuster?
A filibuster is when then members on the floor of the Senate refuse to stop talking to prevent a vote.
What is the committee called that negotiates a compromise between the Senate and the House of Representatives bills?
Compromise Committee
Why did the framers choose a bicameral legislature?
It was because of the Great Compromise.
Out of these three options which one is a denied power of congress?
slave trade, Counterfeiting, Regulation of Army and Navy
Slave Trade
How many people does a state have to have to get 2 representatives?
1,470,000 people
How old do you have to be to become a Senator?
30
A petition that forces a bill out of committee
What is oversight?
Oversight is when congress reviews how the executive branch is operating to make sure it is following the laws Congress has passed.
What are the 3 powers?
Implied Powers, Inherent Powers, Expressed Powers
At least how old do you have to be to become a member of the House of Representatives?
25
How long is a senators term?
6 years
After a bill is signed by the president it becomes a...?
law
What is the average age of a member of Congress?
Mid to upper 50s
What are subpoenas?
Legal documents that require a person to testify in a certain matter.
What is the salary of a House member?
$174,000
How many standing committees does the Senate have?
16
How many vetos did FDR issue during his presidency?
635 vetos