The Constitution
House of Representatives
Senate
How to make a Law
Legislative Vocab
100
Article 1 of the Constitution creates the ___________ branch.
Legislative
100
Total number of Representatives in the House
435
100
How old must you be in order to become a Senator?
30
100
What is the first step to making a law?
Introducing an idea to either the House or Senate
100
What does the term "ratify" mean?
To approve or formally pass
200
If you are an anti-federalist you oppose what?
Ratifying the Constitution, Strong Central Government
200
How is the number of representatives per state determined?
Based on population
200
What is the total number of Senators in the United States?
50 (2 from each state)
200
Who is allowed to introduce a bill?
Senators or Representatives ONLY
200
Bicameral means what?
Having two houses
300
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Bill of Rights
300
How long must you be a citizen for before becoming a Representative?
7 years
300
Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?
The Vice President (Joe Biden)
300
All money bills must be introduced in which chamber of congress?
The House of Representatives
300
If you are a Federalist, what do you support?
Ratifying the Constitution, Strong Central Government
400
What does the term "Checks and Balances" mean in the US government?
The individual branches of the federal government can restrain the powers of the other two branches.
400
What is one of the "special powers" of the House?
Begins tax/money bills and accuses federal officials of impeachment by a majority vote
400
How long is the term of a senator?
6 years
400
If one house of congress changes a bill that the other house has already passed what must happen before the bill is sent to the President?
Go to a Conference Committee
400
What is a "constituent"?
A person who is represented by a particular member of the House or Senate
500
How many states need to ratify an amendment to the Constitution?
3/4 or 38 states
500
What is unique about Washington D.C.'s representative in the House?
They cannot vote
500
Name one of the "special powers" of the Senate.
Approve Presidential appointments, Tries and convicts impeached people, Approve treaties (By 2/3 vote)
500
What are the three options the President has when a bill reaches his desk?
He can veto it, sign it, or leave for 10 days so it will automatically become a law
500
What does the term "impeach" mean?
To accuse of crimes that, if true, could lead to removal from office
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