House of Rep.
Senate
Bills
Congress
Powers
100
This is the number of total U.S. House of Representatives.
What is 435
100
This is the number of U.S. Senators from each state.
What is two
100
This is the majority that a bill must pass by in Congress.
What is 2/3 majority
100
This is a permanent committee which considers certain topics.
What is a Standing Committee.
100
This is what Congress can raise and collect.
What are taxes
200
This is how old you must be to become a U.S. Representative.
What is 25
200
This is how old a citizen must be to be elected to the Senate.
What is 30
200
This is the term for a bill not becoming law after the president does not sign it and Congress adjourns before the ten day deadline.
What is a pocket veto.
200
This is a committee which is made up of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is a Joint Committee.
200
Congress defends the nation against enemies and can do this.
What is declare war.
300
This is the leader of the House of Representatives.
Who is the Speaker of the House.
300
This is the leader of the Senate.
Who is the Vice President.
300
If the president vetos a bill, the bill may still become law by passing the House and Senate by this majority.
What is 2/3
300
This is the committee which settles any differences in a bill.
What is a Conference Committee.
300
Congress passes laws and watches over trade and business activities to do this.
What is protect business and consumers.
400
This is the length of term for a U.S. Representative.
What is 2 years
400
When the official leader of the Senate is absent, this person leads in their stead.
Who is the president pro tempore.
400
These are the only people who can introduce a bill.
Who are members of Congress.
400
This committee is set up for a limited time and handles issues of national importance.
What is a Select Committee.
400
Congress establishes this to defend the nation.
What is the military.
500
This is how the number of U.S. Representative from each state is determined.
What is by population.
500
This is the length of term for a U.S. Senator.
What is six years.
500
If a bill is approved in the Senate, this is where it is sent next.
What is the House of Representatives.
500
These groups of people ask members to serve on committees.
What are special groups from political parties.
500
Congress cannot make laws that take away the rights guaranteed in this document.
What is the Bill of Rights.
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