Legislative Basics
The Legislative Branch is also known as
Congress
How many members does the House of Representatives have?
435
How many members are there in the Senate?
100
Mrs. Reed's favorite color is
leopard print
Define the "Power of the Purse"
All money bills start here
The Legislative Branch is covered in Article _____
1
What type of representation do they have?
Proportional
What type of representation is the Senate?
Equal
Mrs. Reed's favorite day of the week is
FRI-YAY!
Who can impeach public officials?
House of Representatives
Bicameral means
2 chamber
The minimum age requirement for a representative is
25
What is the age requirement for the Senate?
30 years old
The Virginia Plan AKA
Proportional Representation
Who can remove public officials?
Senate
A filabuster is
a U.S. Senate parliamentary procedure used by the minority party to delay or block a vote on legislation by extending debate indefinitely
How long is the term for a Representative of the House?
2 years
To be on the Senate, how long do you need to be a U.S. citizen?
9 years
The New Jersey Plan AKA
Equal Representation
Who can break POTUS election ties?
House of Representatives
A cloture is
a parliamentary procedure used to end extended debate—or a filibuster
Does a Represenative of the House need to live in the state they represent?
Yes
How long is the term for Senate?
6 years
The Connecticut GREAT Compromise AKA
Our CURRENT CONGRESS
Who ratifies treaties?
Senate