Senate
Who is the leader of the senate?
Vice President
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Expressed Powers
Powers directly expressed through the constitution
How does the elastic clause relate to congress implied powers?
Elastic clause allows for congress implied powers
Up on the house top reindeer pause..(finish the lyrics)
Out jumps good old Santa clause
Who is next in line after the leader of the senate ?
President Pro Tempore
How long is a term in the House of Representatives?
2 years
Ex post facto
Someone getting arrested for something that isn't illegal until after the fact
What is the Writ of Habeus Corpus?
Police must inform you why your are being arrested
In a Christmas Story what gift does Ralphie receive from his aunt?
Pink Bunny suit
How old do you have to be to be in the senate?
How old do you have to be to be in the House of Representatives?
25
Bills of Attainder
Being imprisoned without a trial
What is the 2 step process necessary to impeach a federal official?
2/3 majority senate vote and a trial
In Home Alone where does Kevins family go for Christmas?
Paris, France
How many years do you have to be a citizen to be in the senate?
9 years
How many years do you have to be a citizen to be in the House of Representatives?
7
Implied Powers
Powers not explicitly stated in the constitution
What are the 4 categories of powers?
Military and foreign policy, Money, Commerce, and Other Legislative powers
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, who was the Grinches first love?
Martha May
What is the 3rd and final requirement?
Live in state you want to represent at time of election
What is the 3rd and final requirement?
Live in state you want to represent at time of election
Bicameral
2 branches of the legislative body
Who can introduce a bill? (All 3)
President, Private Citizens, Special interest groups
In the movie Elf, how many cookies did Buddy stuff in the VCR before he left ?
11