House of Representatives
435
How many senators does each state get?
2
What is a bill?
Proposed laws presented to the House or Senate for enactment
Who is the Presiding officer in the House? Name the official title of the role and the current member who holds the position.
Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson (R- LA)
This hit Netflix series follows a group of kids in Hawkins, Indiana, battling supernatural forces from the Upside Down.
What is Stranger Things?
This determines how many representatives each state gets. How many representatives does WI have?
Population of a state, 8 representatives
What is the length of a term for a senator?
6 years
What is a session?
When Congress assembles to conduct business
Who serves as the Presiding officer of Senate in absence of Vice President?
President pro tempore
Known as "Queen Bey," this artist made history with her 2023 Renaissance World Tour and a surprise country album in 2024.
Who is Beyoncé?
What is the term length for a House of Representative member?
This procedure allows senators to block legislation through extended debate
Filibuster
What is a representative who balances constituent wishes with personal judgement known as? Why might they act this way?
Politico
What type of legislature does the United States follow?
Bicameral legislature
This artist released the chart-topping album Confessions in 2004, featuring hits like “Yeah!” and “Burn.”
Who is Usher? Bonus points if you shouted "Yeah!"
Explain how redistricting and the census affect campaigns and representation.
Redistricting alters political maps; census data can change seat counts and campaign focus.
How many senators are up for election every two years?
33 or 1/3 of the Senate
=What is Gerrymandering?
A practice that aims to establish a political advantage for a certain party by dividing geographic areas into voting districts
What does low Congressional approval suggest about public opinion?
People feel Congress is inefficient, partisan, or not working for the public interest.
Before social media apps took over, this website was the top platform for customizing personal profiles and ranking your “Top 8” friends.
What are the formal qualifications of being a Representative?
Be at least 25 years old
A US citizen for at least 7 years
Be a resident of the state they are serving
What are the formal qualifications of becoming a senator
Must be 30 years old
9 years of being a US resident
Live in the state they're serving
Name two expressed powers of Congress
Power to tax
Borrow money
Distribute money
Declare war
Raise a military
Describe the Process of bill becoming a law in complete detail.
Must include intro in House/Senate, committees, debate, vote, conference, president’s options: sign, veto, pocket veto, override. Must show understanding of each step and vocabulary
Though it only aired for one season, Freaks and Geeks became a cult favorite and launched the careers of several stars. This actor, who played mathlete-turned-freak Daniel Desario, would go on to star in Pineapple Express and co-host the Oscars.
Who is James Franco?