House OF Reps
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435 members
How many members are in the Senate?
100
What role is a congressman filling when he is sitting on a committee
Committee member
Two houses
Bicameral
Where does a bill come from?
It can come from individual citizens, special interest groups, congressmen, and corporations.
How many house of Representatives does each state receive?
Each state gets reps based on their population.
How many senators does each state receive?
Each state gets 2
What role is a congressman filling when he is drafting a bill?
Legislator
Group of congressmen who work on bills
Who has to introduce the bill?
Only a member of congress can introduce a bill.
How long is the term for a congressman in the House?
2 years
How long is the term for Senators?
6 years
What role is a congressman filling when they vote along party lines?
Politician
People who vote for congressmen
Which house does the bill have to start?
The bill can start in either house.
Who presides over the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Who is in presides over the Senate?
The Vice President
What role is a congressman filling when they attend an even by an organization that supports them?
Agent and servant of constituents
People who make sure congressmen vote within party lines
Whips
Define Filibuster
When congressman refuses to stop talking to keep a bill from being passed
What are the qualification for house of Representatives?
Must be 25 or older, citizen for last 7 years, and must be living in the state that your running for.
What are the qualification for the Senate?
Must be 30 yrs or older, citizen for 9 yrs, and must also live in the state your running for.
Which of the 4 roles is most important?
All roles are equally important
Person who presides over the Senate when the Vice President is absent
President Pro Tempore
What are the 3 options for a bill once it reaches the President?
1- Pass it
2- Veto it
3- Do nothing (becomes a law after 10 days)