Misc.
What is one expressed Power of Congress
Financing, regulating trade, defending the country, enforcing laws, providing for growth
What is the minimum age required to be a member of the House of Representatives?
25
What is the minimum age required to be a U.S. senator?
30
Who is the Vice President of the United States
JD Vance
To remove a federal official from office
Impeach
What is the term we use for a two house system?
Bicameral
How many total Representatives are there in the House?
435
How many total U.S. Senators are there in the U.S. Senate?
100
Who presides over the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Allows Congress to stretch their powers
Elastic clause
How many total congress members are there?
535
2 years
What term length do Senators serve?
6 years
Who has the Power to introduce a bill in the House?
Any member of the House
Supported by large states. representation based on population
Virginia plan
Who is the Speaker of the House? What state are they from?
Mike Johnson. Louisiana
How many Representatives does Minnesota have?
8
Which chamber of Congress has the power to confirm Presidential appointments?
The Senate
Who typically presides over the Senate sessions?
The Vice President
Supported by small states. equal representation for states
New Jersey plan
A fix or change to something
Amendment
Can you name the 6 states that only have 1 Representative?
Wyoming, Vermont, Delaware, North Dakota, South Dakota, Alaska
What is the role of the Senate in the impeachment process?
They conduct the trial and vote to convict or acquit
This person is in charge of persuading members of congress to vote for or against certain bills
When a president denies a bill
Veto