Qualifications
How old does someone have to be to run for a Senate seat?
30 years old
True or False:
Congress can make laws
True
True or False?
The House is apart of the Congress.
True
How many senators do each state have?
2 senators
What are the two parts of Congress?
House of Representatives and the Senator
How many years old do you have to be to run a representative?
at least 25 years old.
Can Congress declare war on another country?
Yes, the president can deploy troops to another country without Congress's permission but it's only temporary.
How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?
435 representatives
How many senators are in the Senate?
100
True or False: The President votes on a law if there is a tie in the Senate.
False, the vice president is the one who breaks the tie and is the President of the Senate.
How many years does someone have to be a citizen to run for representative? And how old does someone have to be a citizen to run for senator?
at least 7 years and 9 years
How can Congress override a veto?
If 2/3 of Congress in the House and Senate vote yes the law is passed.
What level is the House of Representatives?
Lower Level
What are 3 things that the Senate is responsible for?
Drafting/amending laws, filibuster, and oversight of federal budgets.
*Answers may vary*
What is a filibuster?
A filibuster is when there is a debate about the law for as long as possible to delay or prevent the decision.
True or False: Someone running for the House can run for representative of any state.
False, the person has to live in the state they are running for.
What branch can negotiate treaties, and what branch approves them?
The executive branch can negotiate treaties but the legislative branch is the only one that can approve them.
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Micheal Johnson
How often do Senators run for reelection? And how many seats are put up for reelection?
Every two years a different one-third of the Senate is up for reelection. One term for a senator is 6 years so all of the Senators don't run for reelection instead the election happens in midterm and presidential election year.
What are some privileges that the House of Representatives and the Senate earn? Name a few.
Starting Salary is $174,000
Best Healthcare Available
Many Retirement BenefitsTravel Opportunities
Access to Exclusive Dining
Influence and Impact People in a Good Way
Answers may vary.Are the qualifications for some running for Senator or representative in the federal government the same for each state?
Yes
What is the process for impeachment?
1. The House brings charges of impeachment against an offical
2. If the majority of the House vote yes to impeach then the official has been impeached
3. the Senate holds the impeachment trial if it's the President then the Supreme Court chief justice is there
4. If the official is found they are kicked out of office and will never be able to hold an elected office again.
Who are some of the representatives representing New Jersey? Name 2 of them.
Donald Norcross
Jeff Van Drew
Andy Kim
Chris Smith
Josh Gottheimer
Frank Pallone
Thomas Kean Jr.
Rob Menendez
Bill Pascrell
Donald Payne Jr.
Mikie Sherrill
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Who are the two senators representing New Jersey?
Bob Menendez and Cory Booker
What is the Electoral College?
Answers may vary:
The electoral college is how the president gets elected. The candidate people vote most for is gets that state's representatives. The candidate that has the most the representatives is president. The House is involved in the electoral college.