The People's House
You must be at least this age to serve in the House.
What is 25 years old?
You must be at least what age to serve in the Senate.
What is at least 30 years old?
In the House of Representatives, this determines how a bill will be debated, including the time limits and procedures for amendments.
What is a rule?
This person is our valiant intern coordinator.
Who is Elye Robinovitz?
This many statues currently stand in the crypt (not counting the bust of Lincoln).
What is 13?
The maximum amount of terms that a U.S. House Rep is allowed to serve.
What is an unlimited number of terms?
Name of the Supreme Court case that established judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
This chamber initiates impeachment by investigating officials, drafting articles of impeachment, and voting on formal charges.
What is the U.S. House of Reps?
This congressional staff member manages our environment, judiciary, appropriations, energy, agriculture, and LGBTQ portfolios.
Who is Vikas?
This many people are buried in the crypt of the Capitol.
What is zero?
Name the House office whose holder presides over debates and recognizes members to speak, and identify the current officeholder.
Who is Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson?
This is the person whose Constitutional responsibility includes presiding over the Senate.
Who is Vice President. (currently Vance)
This body has the power to initiate spending bills, referred to as "power of the purse."
What is the House of Representatives?
This is Avi's sport of expertise.
What is gymnastics!
Standing atop the Capitol dome since 1863, this 19½-foot bronze figure symbolizes freedom.
Who is the Statue of Freedom?
Before becoming secretary of state and earning the nickname "The Great Compromiser," this Kentucky politician was elected Speaker of the House in 1811 at just 34 years old.
Who is Henry Clay?
Name the articles of the Constitution that established each branch of government.
Article 1: Legislative
Article 2: Executive
Article 3: Judicial
This Senate tactic allows one or more senators to delay or block a vote on a bill by extending debate.
What is a Filibuster?
This is the sport Sage played in high school. Hint: she is from the Bay Area
What is water polo?
In John Trumbull’s famous painting Declaration of Independence, this future president is depicted accidentally stepping on the foot of this fellow Founding Father.
What is Jefferson is stepping on Adams?
The Reapportionment Act of 1929 was responsible for doing this.
What is limiting the number of representatives in the House to 435?
This is the only U.S. President who served as a Representative AFTER leaving the White House. Bonus points if you can name the only president to return as a Senator.
Who is John Quincy Adams, (for Senate, Andrew Johnson).
This constitutional clause has been used to justify federal laws regulating activities that affect interstate trade, including areas such as labor, civil rights, and transportation.
What is the commerce clause?
Name one of Kate's on-campus jobs. Bonus points if you can name all three.
What is RCA, tour guide, and EcoRep for the office of sustainability?
Painted by Constantino Brumidi, this famous fresco decorates the inside of the Capitol dome.
What is The Apotheosis of Washington?