Congressional Committee
How many kinds of committees does congress have?
4
How old do you have to be in the House of Representatives?
At least 25 years old?
How old do you have to be to be in the senate?
At least 30 years old
each term of congress is divided into how many sessions?
2 sessions
How old am I?
15 years old
What are the names of all of the committees
- standing committees
- select committees
- joint committees
-conference committees
How long is the House of Representatives term?
2- year terms
How many members are in the senate?
100 members
How long does a session last?
1 year and includes breaks for holidays and vacations
What sport do I play?
Volleyball
What are the temporary committees created by the house of congress?
Select Committees
How many members make up the House of Representative?
435 members
Who presides in the senate?
The Vice President
When does each term of congress start?
January 3rd of odd numbered years
What is my favorite color?
Pink
what are the permanent groups that oversee bills that dealt with certain kinds of issues called?
Standing Committees
When are elections held?
In November of even numbered years
Who presides for the Vice President when they are gone?
The President pro Tempore
What is the process of setting up new district lines?
Redistricting
How many pets do i have?
3
What committee is made up of members from both the house and senate?
Joint committees
What is the term for 2 houses?
Bicameral system
What is the procedure that allows each senator to talk only 1 hour on a bill under debate?
Cloture
How long does congress remain in session?
Until its members vote to adjourn
What college do i want to go to?
Alabama