Art I
What does the Legislative Branch do?
How many Representative districts are in Congress?
435
Georgia's two U.S. Senators
Raphael Warnock
Jon Ossof
At any time in the legislative process a bill can be rejected by Congress. What is another word for Congress rejecting a bill?
Killed.
The Bill is Killed
How is a filibuster stopped?
Vote to invoke cloture
How many members of Congress are there in total?
535
Who is the president of the Senate?
The Vice President
How many Senators are in Congress?
100
Where does Congress get the authority to claim implied powers?
Necessary & Proper Clause
If the president does not want to sign a bill passed by Congress what does the president do?
Vetoes it
How many Senators are there from each state?
2
How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?
Representation is based on population
What is the minimum age to be a senator?
30
Which amendment removes state legislatures' appointment of senators and allows the people to choose?
Who takes over in the Senate if the Vice President is absent or busy?
The President Pro Tempore
How long must you be a citizen to be a Representative in the House of Representatives?
7 years
One tactic to stop legislation is a ________________________.
Filibuster
What is one thing that the Senate can do to stop a bill that the House cannot?
Conduct a filibuster to delay passage of a bill
How long must a person be a citizen to meet the minimum requirement to be a United States Senator?
9 years
The number of Senators in Congress is based on what?
Equal representation
What Georgia Congressional district is White County located in?
9th
How old must a person be to serve in the House of Representatives?
25 Years old
Presidential veto can be overruled by a ___ vote in Congress.
2/3 majority of both houses
What type of legislature is Congress?
Bicameral
What house of Congress is called the Upper House?
The Senate
The Constitution establishes Congress in which article?
Article I
Section 8 of Article 1 of the Constitution gives Congress what powers?
Expressed Powers
Where must a person live to run for the House of Representatives?
In the district they are representing.
Members of the House & Senate can form a _____________ to discuss a bill.
Joint/Conference Committee
What is the length of a term for a Senator?
6 years