Vocabulary
House of Representatives
Senate
powers of Congress
how a bill becomes a law
100
"talking a bill to death"- method of a delay in senate to prevent taking a vote
What is a filibuster?
100
3 Qualifications of being a member of the House of Representatives
What is 25 years old, citizen of US for 7 years, and a resident in the state you plan to represent
100
leader of the senate
Who is VP/President Pro Tempore?
100
to accuse an officeholder of misconduct
What is to impeach
100
ideas for Bills come from what type of sources? Name 3
What are : congress, president, organized groups, citizens,
200
Congress is not in session and president does not sign or veto a bill within 10 days. Does not become a law.
What is a Pocket veto
200
elections of House of Representatives are held every _____ of each ______ numbered year
What is November and even
200
How many members are there in senate
What is 100 (2 from each state)
200
allows congress to stretch delegated powers
What is necessary and proper clause/elastic clause
200
After a bill is introduced and given a number, it is sent to _____________
What is a standing committee
300
a bill approving the spending of money.
What is appropriation bill
300
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
What is 435 (based on population of state)
300
A person who counts votes, encourages the party loyalty, and endure the party's members are present for important votes
Who are Whips?
300
two presidents have been impeached
Who are Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton
300
Who determines when or if a bill will make it to the floor in the House?
Who is the Speaker of the House
400
requiring that a person be brought to court to determine if there is enough evidence to hold the person for a trial
What is writ of habeas corpus
400
leader of House of Representatives
Who is Speaker of the House. (chosen from majority party)
400
How long are the terms of the senate?
What is six years?
400
The following 3/5 delegated powers are missing.. 1. financing the government 2. regulating trade 3. creating lower courts 4. 5.
What is defending the country and providing for growth
400
The legislative procedure for taking a vote and ending a debate in the Senate is called __________
What is cloture
500
the practice of drawing district lines that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people.
What is gerrymandering?
500
what are the missing two of the 3 special powers given to the House of Representatives 1. sole power to impeach president 2. 3.
What is House chooses president if there is not enough electoral votes and all bills concerning raising revenue
500
What 2 of the missing 4 special powers of the senate 1. impeachment trials must be held here 2. VP candidate is choosen if there is not enough electoral votes 3. 4.
What is treaties and foreign agreements must be approved by 2/3 senate. and high officials must be approved by senate
500
Which limit on the powers of congress does not belong: Granting nobility titles, taxing exports, passing laws that violate bill of rights, approving supreme court officials, bills of attainder, ex post facto laws, suspending writ of habeas corpus..
What is approving supreme court officials
500
3 Different ways a president can act on a bill-then what can congress do?
What is sign, veto, pocket veto,.. then congress can overide a veto with 2/3 vote
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