Requirements
The age required to become a member of the house of representatives
25
Someone who holds office
Incumbent
The type of committee that deals with specific policy issues
Select Committee
The leader of the minority party
Minority Leader
T/F Incumbents are more likely to lose supporters from redistricting
True
How many members are in the senate
100
Are the odds greater to win as an incumbent in the house or in the senate
The type of committee that has membership from both the house and the senate
Joint Committee
The most important member of the house of representatives, unique to the house
The Speaker of the House
T/F 50 votes is required to end a filibuster
False, it takes 60
The age required to become a senator
30
Helping individual constituents
Casework
The type of committee that handles bills in different legislative areas
Standing Committee
When is the only time the Vice President can vote
If it is a tie
T/F the Senate can impeach
False, they run the impeachment trials
How many members are in the house of representatives
435
Name three ways a candidate can get in contact with their constituents
Letters, Emails, Phone calls
Name three things a committee/subcommittee can do
Helps create legislation, conducts hearings, debates bills, Determines congressional agenda
The head of the senate
The Vice President
T/F the Vice president is the head of the senate
True
How many senators are there in a state
2
What happens when an incumbent doesn't run for reelection
Their seat opens up
What are two reasons a congressional leader might want to join a committee
Helps with elections, Helps gain influence in congress, and helps them create policy for their constituents
Who selects the speaker of the house
The Majority Party
T/F you must be an American citizen for 10 years to become a member of the House of representatives
False, it is 7 years