House of Representatives
Who chooses Speaker of the House
House of representatives
How many senators do we have?
100/ 2 per state
A proposed law
bill
What kind of bills do we have?
Public and Private Bills
What are the two Powers of Congress?
Expressed and Implied Powers
How many seats do House representatives have?
435
The Senate President is also the____________
Vice President
to bring or accuse charges
impeach
A president can veto a bill what does that mean?
refuse to sign
Investigations and Impeachment is what kind of power?
Non-legislative
What are the three qualifications of being House representative?
1. Be 25 or older
2. 7 years a citizen
3. Live in the state you are representing
What are the three qualifications to be a Senator?
1. be 30 years or older
2. 9 years a citizen
3. Live in the state you are representing
a bill that is buried and died in committee
Pigeonholed
The second reading of the bill occurs when
The bill is on the House Floor
This gives Congress its implied powers
Necessary and proper clause
True or False: House Representatives are far away from the people
False
Who presides over the impeachment Process?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
bill printed in final form
Engrossed
how many calendars does Congress have?
5
What kind of Power is the currency power?
Expressed Powers
What are the two roles of Speaker of the House?
Preside, keep order
What does the Senate do in the impeachment Process?
Jury
drawing of lines that is advantageous to a state legislatures controlling party
gerrymandering
ability to force a bill after its been in committee for 30 days
Discharge petition
Appointments to office and treaties are what kind of Powers
Executive Powers