Vocabulary
What is a bill?
An idea for a new law.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
100.
Who signs a bill into law?
The President.
What is a veto?
When the President does not agree with a bill, he does this.
Who leads the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House.
Who is the leader of the Senate?
The Vice President
T or F: Can a bill still become a law if the president vetoed it?
True
What is Congress?
Another name for the Legislative Branch.
How long is a term for members in the H. of R.?
Two years.
How often are senators elected?
Every six years.
What amount of votes are needed to override the president's veto?
2/3 majority of House and Senate.
What are the two parts of Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is the amount of members in the House of Representatives based upon?
Each state has a different number of members in the H. of R. based on population.
How old does a senator have to be?
30 years old.
Who can write a bill?
Anyone.
What is a democracy?
A government that allows people to make decisions by voting.
How are members chosen for Congress?
They are elected.
Where do senators meet?
North Wing of the Capitol Building.
If the president does not sign the bill after this many days, the bill will become a law.
10 days.