Powers
List one power of Congress
Make Laws
Coin Money
Declare War
raise an Army
Create a court system
What are the names of the two chambers
House and Senate
How many members are in the Senate?
100
How old must a Representative be to serve?
25
How old must a Senator be to serve?
30
Which house is considered more powerful
The Senate
The first step in Congress making a law is______.
writing a bill
How many Senators does each state have?
2
How many are up for re-election every two years
all of them/435
If the President approves a bill, it becomes ________.
law
Congress has the power to provide for the general __________ of the U.S. citizens.
welfare
What is the second step in Congress making a law?
goes to committee
How much of the Senate is up for re-election every 2 years
1/3
How many representatives does each state have?
It depends on the population
How often is a census taken?
every 10 years
What is the most important power Congress has
making laws
What is the third step in Congress making a law?
get a majority vote from Congress
How long are the terms for the Senate?
6 years
Who is your Federal representative?
Greg Gianforte
This word means: something is not allowed by the Constitution, or it is illegal
unconstitutional
What is the part of the Constitution that describes the legislative branch of the government?
Article 1
What is the title of the person in charge of the House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
Who are your federal senators?
Steve Daines and Jon Tester
Who is the speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi
What document limits the powers of Congress?
The Constitution, The Bill of Rights
What are the three branches of government?
judicial, legislative, and executive
Who is the VP?
Mike Pence
The ________ has the power to declare a law made by Congress unconstitutional.
Supreme Court