Senate
House of Representatives
Key Vocabulary
Powers/Limits of Congress
Requirements of Congressmen
100
How many Senators are there in Congress right now?
50
100
How many total Representatives are currently in the House?
435
100
All Congressmen/Congresswomen have protection from the law, or...
Immunity
100
TRUE OR FALSE: Congress can declare war.
True
100
What is the minimum age to become a Senator?
Age 30
200
How many Senators are there for each state?
2
200
What is the role of the House durring an Impeachment?
The House draws up the claims and each Representative votes for the charges.
200
Bicameral means...
A two house legislature
200
How does Congress finance the government? (one example)
Congress raises texes for defense programs or other government needs.
200
TRUE OR FALSE: In the Senate and House, there is a maximum of 3 terms of 6 years.
FALSE There are not term limits in the Senate or House.
300
What is the role of the Senate in an Impeachment?
The Senate controls the trial, the Vice President is the judge.
300
What does the House do in the matter of approving treaties?
TRICK QUESTION: The House does not have a say in approving treaties, however, the Senate must approve with a 2/3 vote.
300
This allows congress stretch the delegated powers
Elastic Clause
300
What does the Necessary and Proper Clause allow?
The Necessary and Proper Clause allows congress to stretch delageted powers.
300
How old must you be to become a Representative?
Age 25
400
What is the role of the Senate if there are not enough electoral votes for the Vice President?
The Senate elects one of the canidates.
400
The House must initiate bills to raise money.
TRUE
400
A bill is...
A plan or proposal for a law
400
How does Congress provide growth for the country?
Congress regulates immigration and is in charge of the admissions for new states.
400
TRUE OR FALSE: Congressmen/Congresswomen do not have to pay taxes.
FALSE Every Congressman and Congresswoman pays taxes like every other citizen.
500
When it comes to initiating bills to raise money, what is the Senates role?
TRICK QUESTION: The Senate has no role when initiating bills.
500
If there are not enough electoral votes in the presidential election, what does the House of Representatives do?
The House appoints a a canidate president.
500
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives is also known as the...
Speaker of the House
500
What does Congress do to regulate and encourage trade?
Congress passes laws that protect the rights of investors.
500
What are 2 benefits of both a Senator and a Representative
(Answers may vary) - Immunity - Free postage - Free parking - Annual income
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