House of Representatives
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
How many members are in the Senate?
100
Who has the power to declare war, coin money, and collect taxes?
Congress
Missouri has this many US Senators
2
In order for a bill to become a law, who signs it to officially pass and become a law?
The President
What is the minimum age to be a Representative?
25
What is the minimum age to become a Senator?
30
Which house (House of Representatives or Senate) has the power to impeach (accuse an official of misconduct)?
House of Representatives
This word means "Two-house legislature"
Bicameral
If a President doesn't approve of a bill, what does he or she have the power to do?
Veto (KILL BILL)
How long is one term for a Representative?
2 years
How long is one term of a Senator?
6 years
Writ of habeas corpus: A person arrested can't be held without __________________
Being told what they are charged with
Missouri has this many members in the House of Representatives.
8
Once a bill is passed in one house of Congress, what is the next step?
Sent to the other house of Congress for the exact same process.
How long must a Representative have been a US citizen before being elected?
7 years
How long must a Senator have been a US citizen before being elected?
9 years
Bill of Attainder: A person can't be sent to prison without ___________
A trial
In Congress there is a Majority Party and a Minority Party. What does that refer to?
The Political Party with more members in Congress and less members in Congress
Checks and Balances: If a President vetoes a bill, what fraction of Congress is needed to override the veto?
2/3 (two-thirds)
What is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Who is the leader of the Senate?
Vice President
Congress may stretch their powers as needed. What "clause" is this?
Elastic Clause/Necessary and Proper Clause
How often are seats in the House of Representatives reapportioned?
Every 10 years
This is the word for "talking a bill to death"
Filibuster