House of Representatives
How many House of Representatives members are there ?
435
100 is an important number for the Senate. Why ?
100 is the amount of Senate members
How many steps are there to make a Bill ?
There is no set amount of steps to make a bill
Name the two Chambers (Houses) of Congress.
House of Representatives and The Senate
Who were the two presidents to be impeached ?
Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton
How many years is a term in the House of Representatives ?
2 years
What is the original plan for the Senate ? Hint: it is referred to as the small state plan
New Jersey Plan
Can a Bill be passed even though the President vetoed it ?
Yes, by a 2/3 vote in both the House and the Senate
What is the primary function of Congress ?
Lawmaking
What President resigned before the impeachment process finished ?
Richard Nixon
Is the House of Representatives known as the Upper or Lower House ?
Lower House
What is the appropriate age for Senate Members ?
30
What happens after a Bill passes through either the House of Representatives or the Senate ?
It goes to the President for either his signature or veto
How many Congress members are there in Total ?
535
Who is today's leader of the House of Representatives ?
Nancy Pelosi
What Political Party controls the House today ?
Democrats
Is the Senate more important than the House ? Think on this one.
Trick question, The House of Representatives and The Senate are equal
What is a Pocket Veto ?
The President takes no action, and Congress ended their session
What was the name of the first 2019 Congress Session ?
116th Congress Session
Who is the Leader of The Senate ?
Can the House of Representatives impeach the President ? Y/N ?
Yes
How many Senate votes does it take to approve a treaty ?
2/3 vote
What was the name of the guy who sang the "I am Just a Bill" song ?
Jack Sheldon
What is the Elastic Clause ?
A clause in the Constitution that granted Congress to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers
Who was the Previous Speaker of the House ?
Paul Ryan