House of Reps.
Legislative Process
Senate
Parliamentary Procedure
Misc.
100
How long is the term for a member in the House of Representatives? What is the minimum age of a Rep?
2 Years, 25 Years old
100
Who may introduce a bill?
Representative or Senator
100
How often are Senators elected?
Every 6 years
100
How do you address the Chairperson?
Stand and say "Mr/Madam Chairperson"
100
List three "Delegated Powers" Congress retains.
Borrowing Power Power to Tax Commerce Power Currency Power Bankruptcies War Powers Other Powers Patents Weights and Measures Acquire Territory
200
How many voting members are there in the House of Reps?
435
200
Where does most work on bills get completed?
Committee
200
How many Senators are in the Senate?
100
200
If you would like to make a motion, what do you say?
I move...
200
List two non-legislative powers of Congress
Impeachment Oversight Investigation
300
Who is the Chairperson for the House of Reps? Who is the most powerful member of Congress?
Speaker of the House (Nancy Pelosi)
300
After a bill passes committee in the House of Reps, it is sent to _____.
Rules Committee
300
List two qualifications to become a Senator
30 Years old 9 Years a citizen Resident of the State
300
What is a "Point of Information"?
Generally applies to information desired from the speaker: "I should like to ask the (speaker) a question."
300
List two types of committees
Standing Select Joint Conference
400
What is the term which describes how are seats divided in the House of Reps based on population?
Apportionment
400
If a bill is passed in each house with amendments, it is then sent to _____.
Conference Committee
400
How were Senators elected under the original Constitution?
By State Legislatures
400
What does the term "Division" refer to?
Taking a standing vote for the record.
400
List twopurposes of Caucuses
Discuss issues Advocate for a political ideology Plan legislative strategies
500
Name 2 non-voting delegates.
DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Somoa, Virgin Islands
500
What is a pocket veto?
Pocket veto occurs when the President does not sign a bill and the legislative session ends, therefore killing the bill.
500
What amendment to the constitution changed how Senators are elected?
17th
500
How many votes are necessary to close debate?
2/3
500
Define "Gerrymandering"
The process of dividing voting districts to give an unfair advantage to one candidate, party, or group
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