Senate
How many people make up the senate?
100
What determines how many representatives a state has?
their population size
What is the term length for a senator?
6 years
The term length for a house of representative member is 4 years.
False
Who is the current president of the senate?
Kamala Harris
How many members make up the house?
435
How many senators are elected every 2 years?
1/3 or about 33
False. (President)
Name one person recognized in the 'famous five'
Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Daniel Webster, Robert Taft, and Robert La Follette, Sr.
Trey Hollingsworth
What is the start date of each congressional term?
Congress can vote to impeach a president, they have done this three times, Andrew Johnson(1868), Bill Clinton(1998), and Donald trump(2019)(2021).
True
Who is the current senate minority leader?
Mitch McConnell
Why do we have 6 non-voting members?
They represent the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and four other territories of the United States: American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.
What are the requirements to become a senator.
Be 30 years of age, US resident for 9 years, and reside in the state you wish to serve.
The 17th amendment changed the election of senators from indirect to direct.
True
Who is the current senate majority leader?
Chuck Shumer
Who is the speaker of the house?
Nancy Pelosi
What are the requirements to become a member of the house?
Be 25 years of age, US citizen for 7 years, resident of state and district you wish to represent.
The legislative branch is not responsible for making all laws, declaring war, regulating interstate and foreign commerce, controls, taxing, and spending policies.
False