Congress Basics
What are the two parts of Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Name TWO of the powers that Congress has
1. Collecting taxes 2. Borrowing money
3. Declaring War 4. Establishing the post office
5. Coining money
In what month are Congressional elections held every other year?
November
What are the qualifications to be a member of the House?
25 years old and a citizen for 7 years.
What are the required qualifications to be a U.C. Senator?
30 years old; must reside in their state for 9 years
The Senate has ______________ members who serve for ________ years.
100: 6
Besides legislation (making laws), what other responsibilities does Congress have? (Name 1)
What are the mid-term elections? In what year will the next mid-terms be held?
Elections for members of Congress held half way through a president's 4 year term. 2026.
What is the head of the House of Representatives called?
The Speaker of the House
What are the titles of the Senate/s leaders?
Senate Majority Leader, Senate Minority Leader
The House of Representatives has ________________ members who serve for ________ years.
435; 2
What role does the House of Representatives play in the impeachment process?
A. Bring charges against the President or Judge
B. Hold a trial to determine if the president is innocent or guilty
A
How often are elections for House members and Senators held?
Every TWO years.
Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives and what political party is he from?
Mike Johnson; the Republicans.
Who is the Senate Majority leader and what party is he from?
Who is the Senate Minority leaders and what party is he from?
Senate Majority Leader: John Thune is a Republican.
Senate Minority Leader: Chuck Schumer is a Democrat
Two of the responsibilities Congress has are.....
Making laws; representing their constituents
Name TWO presidents who were impeached but not removed from office?
Bill Clinton and Donald Trump
Who are California’s U.S. Senators?
Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff
What is the title of the head of the minority party in the House of Representatives and what is this person's name? What party does he represent?
House Minority Leader: Hakim Jeffries. Democrat
What are some of the special powers of the Senate (2)?
Approve judges nominated by the President
Ratify (approve) treaties
Conduct impeachment trials
Name the three branches of government and what each branch's role is
Executive Branch: enforce or execute laws
Legislative Branch: Make laws
Judicial Branch: interpret laws;
66 (Two-Thirds)
Who is the House member representing San Mateo, Foster City, and parts of San Francisco?
Kevin Mullin
What are TWO of the special powers of the House?
Name the Senate's leaders (Majority and Minority Leaders) AND California's TWO U.S. Senators
Senate Majority Leader: John Thune
Senate Minority leader: Chuck Schumer
California's Two US Senators:
Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff