Bill Passing
What fraction of both houses must vote to override a bill that was vetoed?
2/3rd
How old must a senator be to run for office?
30 years old
How many years does a member of the House serve?
2 years
How many years does a Senator serve in a term?
6 years
Powers inferred from the express powers that allow congress to carry out its functions
Expressed powers
Which house creates bills for raising revenue?
House of Representatives
How old must a candidate for the House of Representatives be to be selected
25 years old
How many members are in the House?
435
How many Senators are there per state?
2 per state, 100 total
Do congressmen get paid?
Yes
Have there been more or less than 10,000 Bills passed since 2019?
More. 16,077
How long must a senator be a resident of state to be elected
9 years
Who is the leader of the House?
Speaker of the House - Nancy Pelosi
If the Senate majority is split 50-50, who casts the final vote to break the tie?
Vice President
All of the money borrowed by the Federal Government that has not yet been paid off is called?
Public Debt
True or false: The public can create law ideas to pass
True. They can petition, write letters, and use other measures to advocate for their ideas
How long must a House of Representatives member be a resident of state before being elected
7 years
How do they determine the number of Representatives each state has?
Based on state population
Who is the President of the Senate?
Vice President
To charge or accuse a person in public office of misconduct
Impeach
A resource through law in which a person can report unlawful detention or imprisonment to a court is called what?
Habeus Corpus
What is the term limit for both houses
There is no term limit
Which part of Congress initiates bills and proposals?
House of Representatives
True or False: The Senate holds the Impeachment Trials, whereas the House can pass Articles of Impeachment
True
A meeting of the members of a party in a legislative chamber to select party leaders and to develop party policy. Called a conference by the republicans.
Party Caucus