House of Representatives
How many people are there in the House of Representatives?
435
How many total Senators are there?
100; two from each state.
When does the president take place in office?
January 20th.
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights.
Who was our first president? And the one with the monicker “The Father of Our Country”
George Washington.
True or False: all revenue bills originate in the House?
True.
How old do you have to be in order to be a Senator?
At the very least, 30 years old.
What does the word ‘political campaign’ mean in simple terms?
The process of garnering public support for a candidate.
True or False: the 18th amendment permits African American men to vote?
False; the 15th amendment allows African American men to vote.
When is the deadline for filing for taxes?
April 15th.
How long is a House member's term?
Two years.
Who is the head of the Senate?
The Vice President.
Which state hosts the first caucus of the season?
Iowa.
What are the amendments, 11-27, called?
The Constitution.
When was the Constitution signed?
September 17th, 1777.
True or False: the House members are expected to follow, and abide by a rule of conduct?
True.
What building does Congress meet to conduct business?
The US Capitol Complex.
Which state holds the first primary election?
New Hampshire!
True or False: there is only one way to change the content of the constitution?
True. The amendment process is the only way to change the contents of the constitution.
What is the term used for the formal reprimanding of a Representative or Senator?
Censure.
True or False: The Speaker of the House is second in-line whenever the president is unavailable.
True , they're in-line, after the Vice President, if they're not available.
How long is a Senator's term?
Six years.
What is the extra step in the process of electing a president called? This is a requirement of Congress.
The Electoral College.
In the Tinker v Des Moines case, what amendment was argued to be violated against?
The 1st amendment.
What were the Federalist Papers?
Essays urged to ratify the US Constitution.