Congress
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My Dad's Mom
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How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?
435 Representatives
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What amendment allows for the creation of a federal income tax?
the 16th amendment (x6)
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What is the minimum age for some to become a representative?
25 years old
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If the Vice President is unable to moderate a debate who takes over as President of the Senate?
The President Pro Tempore
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How can congress override a presidential veto?
With a 2/3s majority vote
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What amendment required senators be elected by popular vote?
The 17th amendment
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Where does my Dad's Mom live?
San Francisco, California
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How many years does a senator serve in one term?
6 years
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What is an example of a direct tax?
Federal income tax
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Who is the most powerful member of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House (x3)
200
In what year were term limits and secret ballots established for committee chair elections?
1995
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How many people are needed to create a Committee of the Whole
100 people
200
Which Star Wars character is known as "The Senate"?
Sheev Palpatine
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How many children does my Dad's Mom have?
2 children
300
How votes are needed to impeach a government official?
2/3s of congress
300
What is an example of an indirect tax?
Sales tax or gas tax
300
What Supreme Court case helped limit gerrymandering?
Wesberry v. Sandars
300
How many votes does it take to end a filibuster?
60 votes (x2)
300
What are the three types of rules used in the House when discussing a bill?
Open, closed, modified
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What clause was used to help outlaw segregation?
The Commerce Clause
300
I call my Dad's Mom this Italian word that translates to grandmother
Nona
400
How many officials have been impeached in U.S history?
17 Officials
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What Supreme Court case helped define the Commerce Clause?
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
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What are the informal qualifications for becoming a representative?
Be appealing to voters or have a military background
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Who is the president of the Senate?
The Vice President
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A rider added to a bill with the intent of killing the bill is know as a...
Poison pill
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What is reapportionment?
It is when the seats of the House are redistributed based on the population of all 50 states
400
When is my Dad's Mom's birthday
November 25th (same day as me)
500
In what ways can the legislative branch check the power of the executive and judicial branches?
The legislative branch approves the appointment of federal judges and can override a presidential veto
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What gives the legislative branch its implied powers?
The elastic clause
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What is the purpose of a whip?
To make sure their party members follow the guidelines set out by party leadership
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Who finds the replacement for a senator that retires or dies?
The state's governor
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What is a joint resolution?
Joint resolutions are similar to bills but are used for out-of-the-ordinary situations
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What does a Conference Committee do and who makes up the Committee?
They work out the differences in a bill and are made up of both house members and senators
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What is my Dad's Mom's name?
Sandra