House of Representatives
How many members make up the House?
435
How many members are in the Senate?
100
Laken Riley
Define perjury:
Lying under oath
Vast majority of bills are:
Public bills: they involve general matters and apply to the entire nation
The House has the power ____-- the formal accusation of misconduct in office.
Impeachment
What is a filibuster?
A method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote
What country's Prime Minister stepped down became of a civil war?
Haiti
What is the Checks and Balances?
The system of checks and balances that the Constitution created gives all three branches of government powers to counteract one another
What is taxes?
money that people and businesses pay to support the government
Which holds more power, The House of Representatives or the Senate?
The Senate
Name both Indiana Senators:
Todd Young
Mike Braun
Indiana is preparing for public safety soon: What is the event?
Total Solar Eclipse
April 8th, 2024
Define immunity:
Freedom from prosecution for witnesses whose testimony ties them to illegal acts
Name 5 influences on Congress:
polls, staffers, political party, constituents, special interest groups, political action committees, personal beliefs and temperament, lobbyist, president, key supporters, surveys
Indiana has _ members in the House of Representatives
9
How many standing committees does the Senate have?
16
The Supreme Court ruled keeping Trump off of the Colorado Caucus was unconstitutional: What amendment did violate?
14th amendment
What is a divided government?
When one party controls the White House and the other controls the House and Senate
How does a bill become a law?
1. Introducing Legislation
2. Committee Assignment
3. Committee work
4. Put on Calendar
5. Debate & Amend x2
6. final approval
7. publication
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
Salem High School is in what Senate district?
47
Name the former Clark Co Sheriff who was arrested for money laundering, fraud, and tax evasion.
Jamey Noel
Rock, paper, scissors best 2/3
winner takes the points
What is lobbying?
Direct contact made by lobbyists to persuade government officials to support the polices their interest group favors