Powers
What is the most important power Congress has
making laws
What are the names of the two chambers
House and Senate
How long are the terms for the Senate?
6 years
How long on terms for a U.S. House Representative?
2
What type of Bill must start in the House?
Revenue
What is the title of the person in charge of the Senate
President of the Senate
How many members are in the Senate?
100
How many members are in the House
435
List one enumerated/expressed power of Congress
Make Laws
Coin Money
Declare War
Several other powers
Who is the real power in the Senate
Majority Leader
How many Senators does each state have?
2
How many representatives does each state have?
It depends on the population
What is one power the Senate has that the House does NOT
trial portion of impeachment
confirm presidential appointments
ratify treaties
What is the title of the person in charge of the House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
What is the minimum age to be a U.S. Senator
30
what is the importance of Congressional Districts
House members only represent the people within their district as opposed to the Senate who represents the whole state
What is one power the House has that the Senate doesn't
tax/revenue bills start with them
choose the president if there is a tie
What does the President of the Senate do?
Calls bills to the floor, breaks ties, keeps order
Who is the Majority Leader?
Mitch McConnell
Who is the speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi
Which house is considered more powerful
The Senate
Who is the VP?
Mike Pence
What part of the Constitution lists the powers of Congress
Article 1 Section 8
What is gerrymandering
Where districts are created to favor one party over another
What is the necessary and proper clause
Congress can do anything that is necessary and proper to fulfill their constitutional duties