Powers
What is the most important power Congress has
making laws
What role does the Speaker of the House have in the presidential succession?
They are the second heir and take over if the VP dies/is impeached
Who are your federal senators?
Bob Casey
Pat Toomey
What type of Bill must start in the House?
Revenue
Who is the minority leader in the Senate
Chuck Schumer
Who is the VP?
Mike Pence
Who is the speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi
Who is the majority leader in the Senate
Mitch McConnell
List one power of Congress
Make Laws
Coin Money
Declare War
Several other powers
What are the names of the two chambers
House and Senate
How many members are in the Senate?
100
How many members are in the House
435
What is one power the Senate has that the House does NOT
trial portion of impeachment
confirm presidential appointments
ratify treaties
What is the title of the person in charge of the Senate
President of the Senate
How many Senators does each state have?
2
What is one power the House has that the Senate doesn't
tax/revenue bills start with them
choose the president if there is a tie
Who is the real power in the Senate
Majority Leader
How many representatives does each state have?
It depends on the population
What is the necessary and proper clause
Congress can do anything that is necessary and proper to fulfill their constitutional duties
What is the title of the person in charge of the House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
How long are the terms for the Senate?
6 years
What part of article one lists Congress' powers
Article 1 Section 8
What does the President of the Senate do?
Calls bills to the floor, breaks ties, keeps order
What is gerrymandering
Where districts are created to favor one party over another
Why is the majority leader the real power of the Senate
He is the one who decides what bills will be discussed and assigns people to committees therefore having more control over the legislative process
What is the House known as?
The people's house
What do whips do?
They help their leaders control the party, discipline members, and count votes
What senate power is involved with the judiciary committee
confirming judges appointed by the president
Which house is considered more powerful
The Senate