House of Representatives
How many HOR's are there?
435
How many senators in total are there?
100
Where is the Legislative Branch located?
U.S Capitol Building
Another name for president Pro Tempore
"Temporary President"
Caucus
What is the term length for House of Representative
2 years
What is the term length for the senate?
Where is the Legislative Branch defined in the Constitution
Article I
Where can bills originate?
Bills can originate in either chamber
This term refers to when the president does not sign a bill and sends it back to congress
Veto
How old must you be to become a member of the House of Representatives
25 years old
Age requirement?
30 years old
Which compromise is the Legislative Branch a result of?
The Great Compromise
Where is the "real work" of congress taken care of?
Standing Committees
What is POTUS referred to when called a strong military leader
Commander in chief
The most powerful position in the HOR is...
Speaker of the House
Who presides over the senate?
Vice president
Why is the senate called the "Upper house"
Possible answers:
Has more constitutional responsibilities than HOR
Higher age/citizenship requirements
Majority and Minority Whips are in charge of what?
In charge of party discipline
What is the other name for the necessary and proper clause
Elastic clause
Mike Johnson
Name the current president of the senate
Kamala Harris
What is the last step in order for a law to become a bill
Needs to be signed by the president
What are the only Congressional leadership positions mentioned in the US Constitution? (3 total)
Speaker of the house, Vice president, President Por-Tempore
The practice of extending debate in the senate, used to obstruct (kill a bill) or delay legislation is known as what
Filibuster