Powers
What is one power the Senate has that the House does NOT
trial portion of impeachment
confirm presidential appointments
ratify treaties
What are the names of the two chambers
House and Senate
How many members are in the Senate?
100
How many members are in the House
435
What are natural rights?
Life, liberty, property
List one power of Congress
Make Laws
Coin Money
Declare War
Several other powers
What is the title of the person in charge of the House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
Who holds the highest position in the US Senate
The VP
Who is the speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi
What document created the United States and created the government we have today?
The United States Constitution
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 is the title of the person in charge of the Senate
President of the Senate
How many Senators does each state have?
2
How many are up for re-election every two years
all of them/435
What does Thomas Jefferson say about "all men"
Created equal
Which house is considered more powerful
The Senate
Who is the speaker of the house?
Nancy Pelosi
How long are the terms for the Senate?
6 years
How many representatives does each state have?
It depends on the population
What was the name of the Congress during the Revolutionary War?
The Continental Congress
What is the most important power Congress has
making laws
What role does the Speaker of the House have in the presidential succession?
They are the second heir and take over if the VP dies/is impeached
Who are the Senators from Iowa?
Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst
About how many people are in a district
750,000
What British writer influenced Thomas Jefferson and the other founding fathers?
John Locke
How many in congress have to vote to approve to overrule a presidents veto?
2/3
What does bicameral mean?
Having Two Branches
How many Senators are up for reelection every 2 years?
1/3rd or 33
Who is one member of the House from Iowa?
Abby Finkenauer, Cindy Axne, Dave Loebsack, Steve King
What was the idea of the social contract?
Agreement between people and government. Rights in exchange for protection.