Senate
House of Representatives
Definitions
Who Has the Power?
Checks and Balances/ Iowa
100
How long does a Senators term last?
6 years.
100
How long does a member of the House of Representatives term last?
2 Years
100

What is a Filibuster?

The process or an instance of obstructing legislation by means of long speeches and other delaying tactics.

100
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
100

Who has the power to veto?

Executive/ President

200
How old must you be to be elected Senator?
At least 30 years old.
200
How old must you be to be elected to the House?
At least 25 years old.
200
What is an incumbent?
The person already holding office.
200
Who has the power to initiate revenue bills?
The House of Representatives
200

Who can declare a law unconstitutional?

Judicial

300
How many members of congress are Senators?
100 members of congress are Senators.
300
How many members of congress belong to the House of Representatives.
There are 435 members of the House of Representatives in Congress.
300
What is a Bicameral Legislature?
A legislative body having two branches, houses, or chambers.
300
Who has the power to conduct impeachment trials?
The Senate
300

Which branch has the power to make laws?

Legislative
400
A Senatorial election occurs every how many years?
A Senatorial election occurs every 6 years.
400

How often do elections occur in the House?

A House election occurs every 2 years.

400

What is Legislative Oversight?

Congresses monitoring of the bureaucracy and its administrative of policy.

400
Who has the power to approve treaties?
The Senate
400

Who can pardon criminals?

The President

500
Name both Senators from Iowa

Currently- CG and JE

500

Name a House of Rep from Iowa

MMM? Others?

500

President of the Senate is whom?

VP or name of current VP
500

Who has most legit power in Senate?

Majority Leader

500

How many Congressman/Congresswomen does Iowa have?

6

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