House
who is our district 5 representative?
Jahana Hayes
How many senators come from each state?
2
What is Donald Trump's position?
President
which chamber passes bills?
both
Name the five freedoms associated with the 1st amendment.
Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, Petition.
What is one power only the house has the power to do?
start revenue bills, pick the president in case of a tie in the electoral college and bring up charges of impeachment.
who elects senators?
The people of the entire state.
who is the vice president?
J.D. Vance
Where does a bill go once it is introduced to congress?
To committee
Who is the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
Name the three qualifications for being a representative in the house.
25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the state they represent.
who is the speaker of the house
Mike Johnson
it goes to the other chamber and the process starts all over again.
what is a lobbyist?
someone who wants to influence congress people to vote a certain way on behalf of an organization, company or cause.
Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson
Name three duties of the senate
approve treaties, approve presidential nominations, pass bills, jury in the case of impeachment
Name both senators from Connecticut
Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy
What does the president do after the bill is passed in both houses.
he either signs or vetoes it.
what does bicameral mean?
Two house system of government
When was there a tie in the electoral college? Who was running and who was the winner?
In 1800 Jefferson and Burr tied in the electoral college. Because of Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson won the election.
how much money does a senator make?
$174,000
Who is the President Pro Tempore of the Senate (his name)
Chuck Grassley
what % of congress is needed to override a presidents veto?
2/3
What are our two political parties? What color represents each party? Name two states that typically vote for those two political parties
Democrat/Republican. Blue= Democrat. Red=Republican. Democrat- Any new england state, Any west Coast state, Illinois or Minnesota. Republican- Any southern state (aside from florida) Any middle of the country state