House of Representatives
How many representatives are there total in the House of Representatives?
435
How many senators are there in the United States?
100
What term describes gerrymandering by putting as many people of one political group into one area as possible?
The term to describe something that may became a law
A bill
Who has the power to veto a bill?
The President
How long is a term for someone serving in the House of Representatives?
2 years
How long is a term for someone serving in the Senate?
6 years
What term describes gerrymandering by splitting up as many people from one political group into as many different districts as possible?
Cracking
Where does a bill go after committee?
The House of Representatives
Can a bill still become a law after it gets vetoed?
Yes
How old do you need to be to serve in the House of Representatives?
25
30
What is one sign of Gerrymandering?
Odd Shape/Irregular Shape
What is it called when a small group of experts discuss a bill?
Committee
If Congress is in session and the President ignores a bill for 10 days what happens?
It becomes a law
Who do Congressmen in the house represent?
Members of a specific district
Who do senators represent?
The people of an entire state
What determines the size of a voting district?
The population living in that area
Where does a bill go after the House of Representatives?
To the senate
What is it called when the President ignores a bill for over 10 days?
What is a special duty of the House of Representatives?
All bills dealing with raising money start in the House
What is a special duty of the Senate?
Approves Presidential appointments
Who typically draws the lines for voting districts in the United States?
Congressmen
Where does a bill go after the Senate?
To the President
If Congress is NOT in session and the President ignores a bill for 10 days what happens?
The bill gets vetoed