About Congress
Which Article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch?
Article I
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress/Legislative Branch/ House and Senate
What is the first step in the lawmaking process where a bill is recorded and given a number?
INTRODUCTION
Which type of law deals with suing someone for damages?
civil
What day is Halloween?
October 31st
Our Congress is set up with two chambers.
What is bicameral
Which house has equal representation?
Senate
Which step of the lawmaking process involves a small group of lawmakers that research and debate a bill? It is the stage after introduction and where most bills die.
Committee
What is it called when the president rejects a bill passed by Congress?
veto
How often is the Census
every 10 years
What are the the two CHAMBERS of the U.S. Congress?
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE
Which house of Congress holds the trial for an impeachment case?
The Senate
Which committee is formed to combine the House and Senate versions of a bill into one final version?
Conference Committee
When the President vetoes a bill, Congress can "override" the veto and pass the bill into law with a
What is a 2/3rds vote by both chambers of Congress?
Which enumerated power of Congress would allow the printing of a new $20.00 bill?
power to coin/print money
The leader and president of the senate.
Who is the Vice President
Which house does Illinois have 17 representatives in that serve 2 year terms?
The House of Representatives
What must happen in the National lawmaking process before a bill goes to the President/Governor?
A bill must pass both the House and Senate
What are laws passed by the Illinois Legislative Branch called?
statutes
What spooky animal is known for crossing people's paths on Halloween?
Black Cats
total number of members in the House of Representatives
Bonus points if you can tell me how the number is determined.
435
Bonus points: by population according to the Census
What is the responsibility of the Senate with treaties made with other countries?
Senate must ratify or approve treaty (2/3rds vote required).
Daily Double:
What three things can the president do with a bill that has been passed by Congress?
sign it into law
veto(reject) the bill
do nothing
Which type of law deals with written rules of a country, the violation of people's rights?
constitutional law
What is the BEST Halloween movie? (According to Miss Diaz)
Hocus Pocus