Structure
What does the term "bicameral" mean?
Two houses/chambers
What are enumerated powers?
Powers listed in the Constitution
Where do most bills "die"?
Standing Committee
If 435 Representatives just finished debating a bill and then voted on it with the majority of the Representatives in favor of the bill, what happens next?
The bill goes to the Senate
What are the two houses of Congress?
Senate and House of Reps
What are implied powers?
Powers not listed in the Constitution but are assumed
Where does debating and voting happen?
The Floor
Which branch of federal government makes laws?
Legislative
How many senators are in the Senate?
100
What is one enumerated power that Congress has?
Declaring War
What is the presidents role in the bill to law process?
He can veto or sign a bill
If the president commits a crime, what can Congress do?
Impeachment
How many representatives are in the House of Reps?
435
What is one Implied power Congress has?
Selective Service
How many votes does as bill need to pass through either the Senate or the House?
Majority Vote (51% or more)
Who approves treaties and presidential appointments?
Senate
How do Senators get divided for the States?
How does Representatives get divided for the states?
Senators 2 per state
Representatives by population
Who is the Head of the Senate?
Who is the Head of the House?
President Pro-Tempore (When VP isn't around).
Speaker of the House
How can congress override a presidents veto?
2/3 of Congress vote yes on a bill
During the impeachment process, what is the role of the House and Senate?
The house makes the accusation and the Senate holds the trial