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100
Congress- being composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate- is composed of this many members
What is 535 members?
100
These powers of Congress are explicitly stated in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution
What are enumerated powers?
100
This major American political party tends to lean on the left side of the political spectrum. Its members include Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock
What is the Democratic Party?
100
Though impeached twice, former President Donald Trump was never removed from office because this chamber of Congress did not convict him
What is the Senate?
100
Before going to the President, bills must be directed here to correct differences between House and Senate versions of a bill
What is the Conference Committee?
200
The size of a House district tells you this about its territory
What is Population Density?
200
This type of legislation may only originate in the House of Representatives due to its role in representing the people
What are revenue bills?
200
This ideology favors traditional values such as traditional families, low corporate taxes, a strong military/ police force, gun rights, and religious liberty
What is conservatism?
200
This officer of the House of Representatives is responsible for presiding over debate, appointing members to committees, and calling all votes in the chamber. This position is currently held by Kevin McCarthy.
Who is the Speaker of the House?
200
This is one of the most powerful committees in Congress for its power to determine rules of debate, standing rules of the House, and to rewrite bills before floor debate
What is the Rules Committee?
300
In 1913, this enabled American voters to directly elect their US Senators
What is the 17th Amendment?
300
This increased Congress' powers by enabling it to levy income taxes
What is the 16th Amendment?
300
This term refers to an unofficial coalition of people with similar political interests or identities
What is a Caucus?
300
This US politician currently serves as the President of the Senate
Kamala Harris
300
This power is often used by Senators to stall the legislative process on controversial issues. Overturning this action requires a 3/5 cloture motion
What is a filibuster?
400
This practice used by political parties reshapes House districts to give their party a political advantage
What is gerrymandering?
400
This denied power of Congress refers to declaring an action illegal after it has been committed and punishing it after the fact
What are Ex Post Facto Laws?
400
This action refers to an agreement made between two legislators (often of different parties) to support one another's legislation in exchange for the other's vote
What is logrolling?
400
These organizations raise money to lobby politicians to support certain legislation in Congress. Examples include the NRA, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Humane Society Legislative Fund
What are Special Interest Groups?
400
A temporary committee intended to accomplish a set goal, such as the January 6 Committee
What is a select committee?
500
This trait of the Senate refers to its enduring existence despite the frequent changes in the House of Representatives and the Presidency
What is a Continuous Body?
500
The Senate's role in advice and consent is used for approving Presidential appointments to the Cabinet or Judicial offices in addition to approving these
What are foreign treaties?
500
In states with majority rule (such as Georgia), if neither candidate passes the 50% threshold to win, the election proceeds to one of these
What is a runoff election?
500
This Congressman serves as the representative for Georgia District 8
Who is Austin Scott?
500
Money set aside for a particular project in a legislator's district in order to gain their vote
What is an earmark?