Senate
Membership of the Senate?
100
Membership of the House?
435
What two states' feud led to the creation of the two chambers?
Virginia and New Jersey
What is the Senate based on
(What was the reason it was created)
For representation based on equality
Or
To serve as a deliberative "upper house" to check the "fickleness and passion" of the more democratic House of Representatives
True or False?
The President has to call both houses together for special sessions
How old do you have to be?
At least 30
How old do you have to be?
At least 25 years old
The intent of the Founders was to design a ______ legislature
Bicameral
When was the Great Compromise made?
A. 1787
B. 1776
C. 1789
D. 1781
A. 1787
What is it called when the House of Representatives and the Senate meet together?
Joint Session
How long do you have to be a U.S. citizen for the Senate?
At least 9 years
How many years do you have to be a U.S. citizen for the House of Representatives?
At least 7 years
_____ State wanted representation based on population.
Virginia
The House of Representatives referred to as...
The People's House
How long do Congress Sessions last for?
As long as the congress wants
How many members are up for reelection each year?
33-34
True/False: 761,991 citizens in a district equals one house member.
True
Why is the Senate considered higher than the house of representatives?
They focus more on foreign affairs
What is the Senate referred to?
Continuous Body
When does the second congress session begin?
In the Janurary following the first session
True/False: The constitution intended senators to "Focus on the bigger picture" meaning the Senate should focus on the states needs.
True, the constitution intended the Senate to focus on bigger affairs.
Yes/No
Can Washington house members vote on bills?
No, they can't vote on bills.
Which chamber feels more pressure from voters? Why?
House of rep, the house of rep feels more direct and has constant pressure from voters due to their 2 year term.
Who proposed the Great Compromise
A. Alexander Hamilton
B. James Madison
C. John Adams
D. Jones Madison
B. James Madison
When does the first congress session begin?
The first week of January in the odd numbered year following the congressional election in the previous November