How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
How many Senators does each state have?
2
Where does the bill go when it is accepted by both parts of congress?
The President
What is the most important power that Congress has?
Making laws
Quorum
Majority of members must be present in chambers before conducting business
How many representatives does each state have?
It varies based on the state's population
How long is a Senators term?
6 years
What is the presidential power to shut down a bill that has passed through Congress?
Veto
List two different powers of Congress.
Tax and Spend, Borrow money, Set laws for Naturalization, Coin Money, Set up courts, Declare war
Gerrymandering
Districts are created or redrawn to favor one political party over the other.
What is Geographic Representation in the House?
Constitutional election rules say members must live in the state or district that they represent.
What is it called when a bill that is being disputed in the Senate is shelved temporarily?
Double Tracking
(I would also accept Tabling)
What are the President's two options when given a bill?
Sign it into law or veto it
What is the 'Necessary and Proper' clause?
Congress may do anything they consider necessary and/or proper in order to fulfill their constitutional duties.
Senate Filibuster
Refusing to yield time, stalling to run out the clock
What is the majority party?
Whichever political party controls more seats in the House, and therefore has control over the leadership, rules, and outcomes of legislation.
What is the second step in a bill becoming a law in the Senate?
The bill gets referred to a subcomittee.
Where does a bill go if the President vetoes it?
The House of Representatives
What does the power of Impeachment mean?
The power to charge officials of other branches of government (Executive and Judicial) with wrongdoings and violations of their sworn duties.
If proven guilty, the official in question is terminated from their position.
Enumerated/Delegated Powers
Powers that are explicitly given to Congress in the Constitution.
In the House there are four different kinds of votes; the Teller Vote, the Voice Vote, and what other two types?
The Role Call Vote and the Standing Vote
Why is the Senate more powerful than the House?
The Senate has more checks on the President and is more involved with Foreign Affairs.
How many votes does the House need to overturn a Presidential veto?
2/3 majority
What Supreme Court case supported the concept of 'Implied Powers' in Congress?
McCullouch v. Maryland
Concurrent Resolution
A resolution that settles any housekeeping issues that affect both parts of Congress