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Random Trivia
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How long is the term for each representative in the House?
2 Years
100
Who has the power to reject or approve the President’s nominees for office?
The Senate
100
What is the minimum age for being a member of the House of Representatives?
25 years old
100
Where are the Olympics being held this year? [just country name is okay]
Sochi, Russia
100
Who won the Super Bowl this year? (City and Team Name)
Seattle Seahawks
200
Who does each Representative in the House represent?
Their district
200
The powers that the Constitution clearly gives to Congress are called what?
Expressed powers or Enumerated Powers
200
What is the residency requirement for being elected to the Senate?
Must live in the state they plan to represent.
200
Channel One reported about a photographer who is taking very rare images of something. What is the photographer taking pictures of?
The Northern Lights
200
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
300
What does it mean if someone has "seniority?"
It means they have many "years of service."
300
What is the name of the clause in the Constitution that grants Congress the implied powers?
The "necessary and proper" clause OR the "elastic clause"
300
I have been a US citizen for 8 years. May I be elected to Congress?
I can be elected to the House of Representatives but not to the Senate, where the requirement is 9 years a citizen.
300
According to Channel One, a next big thing is a smart paper airplane. How is the smart paper airplane powered?
Propeller powered by battery which can be charged by mini USB.
300
What country has the second most population in the world?
India
400
Why is Congress composed of both a House and a Senate?
It was the result of a compromise between big states and small states, who each wanted a different representation system.
400
Which part of Congress has the power to impeach the President?
The House of Representatives
400
What must members of Congress take an oath to do before they begin their job?
Uphold the Constitution of the United States
400
Which country released possibly dangerous prisoners last week?
Afghanistan
400
Who is our current Vice President?
Joe Biden
500
What is the main benefit of having seniority in Congress? Explain.
Those with most seniority get to serve on the most powerful committees.
500
Name a President who has been impeached AND found guilty (removed from office)
None (trick question). Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were impeached but found not guilty.
500
Name an advantage and a disadvantage of being a member of Congress (ones that have not been said so far).
[multiple possible answers]
500
Two cable companies said they might merge. Which were they?
Comcast and Time-Warner
500
What day of the week did the 9/11 terrorist attacks happen on?
A Tuesday
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