The U.S. Senate
How many Senators represent each U.S. state in Congress?
2
What is the total number of voting members in the US House of Representatives?
435
Which article of the U.S. constitution creates and outlines the powers of the Legislative branch?
Article One (1)
Before a proposal becomes a law, what is it called when it's first introduced to Congress
A bill
Which house of Congress has the power to charge against government officials?
The House of Representatives
How long is a simple term for a U.S. Senator?
6 years
How long is a single term of office for a member of the House?
2 years
What are the two houses that make up the United States Congress
House of Representatives and Senate
What action does the President take when they reject and refuse to sign a Bill passed by Congress?
A veto
Which house of Congress holds the trial and acts as the jury during impeachment proceedings?
According to the constitution, who serves as the official President of the Senate?
The Vice President of the United States
What is the minimum age required by the constitution to serve as a US representative?
25 years old
Which branch holds the power to declare war?
Legislative branch
By overriding the veto with a 2/3 majority vote in both houses
Which presidential appointments must be confirmed by the Senate?
Supreme Court Justices, federal judges or ambassadors
What supermajority vote (fraction) in the Senate is required to approve treaties and convict an official in an impeachment trial?
two-thirds (2/3)
What is the title given to the officer and leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
What do we call powers explicitly written in the Constitution?
Implied powers
What type of permanent congressional commitee reviews, edits, and votes on bills before sending them to the full floor?
The standing commitee
Which Constitutional amendment changed how U.S. Senators were elected, switching for state legislatures to direct vote by the citizen?
17th Amendment