House of Representatives
What is representation per state based on?
The population
How many Senators does each state have?
2
What do we can an early draft of a law before it is passed?
bill
According to this excerpt, who has the power to ratify treaties?
"He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur"
The Senate
What part of the Constitution sets up the Legislative Branch?
How long is a term of office for a Representative?
2 years
How long is a term of office for a Senator?
6 years
Who can introduce a bill?
A Senator or Representative
According to this excerpt, where must all tax laws begin?
"All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills. "
The House of Representatives
What is the term for the count of the country's population every ten years?
Census
What are the three qualifications to becoming a Representative in the House?
1. At least 25 years old
2. A Citizen for 7 years
3. Live in the state you represent
What are the three requirements to becoming a Senator?
1. At least 30 years old
2. Citizen for 9 years
3. live in the state you represent
What is it called when a Senator tries to delay a vote by extending the debate(usually by speaking)?
Filibuster
According to this excerpt, what role does the Senate play in the impeachment process?
"The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members present. "
They try the impeachment case.
Which part of Congress is in charge of breaking any possible tie in the Electoral College?
House of Representatives
What is the term for redrawing district lines to favor a political party?
Gerrymandering
Name one Senator from Massachusetts
Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey
Where does a bill go after it has been introduced?
Committee
According to this excerpt, who is responsible for confirming Presidential appointments?
"he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law"
The Senate
Who is the President of the Senate?
The Vice President
What is title for the person who is in charge of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
What is the title for the person in charge of the Senate when the VP is not there?
President Pro Tempore
If the House and Senate pass different versions of the bill, what happens?
Members for both chambers come together to agree on one final version of the bill.
According to this excerpt, what can happen if the president does not sign a bill?
"Every Order, Resolution, or Vote to which the Concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary (except on a question of Adjournment) shall be presented to the President of the United States; and before the Same shall take Effect, shall be approved by him, or being disapproved by him, shall be repassed by two thirds of the Senate and House of Representatives, according to the Rules and Limitations prescribed in the Case of a Bill.
The House and Senate can overturn the veto with a 2/3 majority.
Name the three types of committees?
Joint, Select, Standing