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Mr. Hogshead Facts
100
How many representatives per state in the Senate?
2
100
What is the word that means "to control or manage"?
regulate
100
How old do you have to be to be a Senator?
30 years old
100
Ideas from bills comes from three main sources. What is one source?
The President, a special interest group, OR private citizens
100
What state is Mr. Hogshead originally from?
California
200
Number of representatives per state in the House of Representatives?
Depends on population of each state
200
What is the power called that allows the House to accuse officials of misconduct?
impeach
200
2 out of 5 members of Congress had what job before being elected?
Lawyers
200
After a bill is introduced in Congress, where is it sent?
To a committee for debate
200
What country did Mr. Hogshead teach in -- other than the United States?
Hong Kong
300
This is the political party to which more than half the members belong.
Majority Party
300
Certain powers are given to Congress even though they are NOT specifically stated in the Constitution. What are these called?
implied powers
300
Who do representatives in Congress hire to help them do their jobs?
A staff
300
Why would someone want to "filibuster" a bill?
If someone didn't like a bill, they could filibuster it so that eventually the person would remove it.
300
What is Mr. Hogshead's favorite basketball team?
The Los Angeles Lakers
400
What is the term that means "people represented" or "a person from a legislator's district"?
Constituent
400
What is the most important duty of Congress?
making laws
400
What is casework?
Work that a lawmaker does to help constituents with a problem
400
What does it mean to pigeonhole a bill?
Ignore it and let it die in committee.
400
What is Mr. Hogshead's first name?
Daniel
500
Why is a gerrymander a problem?
It is an oddly shaped district that can increase the voting strength of a particular group.
500
Where do the powers of Congress come from?
The Constitution
500
Name both one advantage and one disadvantage of being in Congress
[multiple possible answers]
500
What is one advantage and one disadvantage with a voice vote?
Advantage = It is very quick. Disadvantage = It is just based on who is the loudest, not who has the most votes.
500
How old is Mr. Hogshead?
31