Names
He's the president of the Senate as well as the VP.
JD Vance
Temporary committees are called Select. Permanent committees are called this.
Standing
(T or F) Congress has the power to borrow money.
True
This is the last step in a bill becoming a law.
Presidential action
This is the number of Senators.
100
He's the Speaker of the House.
Mike Johnson
These are the people who elect you.
Constituents
(T or F) Congress has the power to tax exports.
False
In this chamber, bills are put in the Hopper.
The House of Representatives
How long is the term of someone in the House of Representatives?
2 years
Tammy Baldwin is one Wisconsin Senator, he is the other.
Ron Johnson
The Necessary and Proper Clause is sometimes called this.
Elastic
This Amendment reserves powers not stated in the Constitution to the states.
10th
This is the first step of a bill becoming a law.
The bill is drafted
How many Senators are up for re-election every 2 years?
33 (34) 1/3
He's the minority leader in the Senate
Chuck Schumer
The assignment of money by Congress for a particular purpose is called this.
Appropriation
These Congressional powers are not directly stated in the Constitution but are suggested by the powers that are stated.
Implied
This is when a Conference Committee takes place.
After the two chambers pass different versions of a bill.
How old do you have to be to be a Senator?
30
He's the majority leader in the House.
Steve Scalise
This is the Senate rule that puts a limit on debate.
Cloture
Name a non-legislative power of Congress
Impeachment, Elective, Ratifying Treaties, Oversight, etc.
What does a subcommittee do with a bill once it has held hearings, amended, and voted on the bill.
Report it out to the whole committee.
How many representatives are in the House?
435