How long is a single term limit for a member in the House of Representatives?
2 years
100
What is the proper terminology when a a proposed law is rejected?
Veto
100
These powers are delegated powers of the national government that are written plainly in the Constitution. What are these powers?
Expressed Powers
100
This type of committee settles Senate and House differences in a bill. What type of committee is this?
Conference Committee
200
My name is Patrick Leahy and my job is to preside over the Senate in the absences of the Vice President. What is my job description?
President Pro Tempore
200
What are the qualifications needed to run for the House of Representatives?
25 years old;
7 years as a citizen of the US;
Live in the district in which you are running
200
I am a proposed law. What am I?
A Bill
200
These powers of the national governments are suggested by the expressed powers set out in the Constitution. What are these powers?
Implied Powers
200
This type of committee is set up for a limited time and handles issues of National importance. What type of committee is this?
Select Committee
300
What are the requirements to become a Senator?
30 years old;
9 years as a US citizen;
Live in the State you are wishing to represent
300
My name is Nancy Pelosi and I am the floor leader of the party that holds the minority of seats in the House of Representatives . What is my job title?
Minority House Leader
300
What is the term that describes unfair drawing of district lines, giving a party or group an advantage at the polls?
Gerrymandering
300
These powers are shared by both the national government and the states. What are these powers?
Concurrent Powers
300
What are three main roles of the committee chairman we spoke about in class?
Schedule meetings;
Decides on bills to consider;
Leads all discussions of bill
400
Sometimes Senators will make an effort to keep talking long enough to prevent a vote on a bill. When Senators do this what is it called?
Filibuster
400
My name is John Boehner and I am the leading officer of the House of Representatives, chosen by and from the majority party in the House. What is my job title?
Speaker of the House
400
To Elijiah Cummings, living in his district, voting for him, and having him represent you, you are his what?
His Constituents
400
Due to this court case, the Supreme Court brought about the "Necessary and Proper Clause" or "Elastic Clause" stating Congress has the power to make laws ""necessary and proper." What was this Supreme Court Case?
McCulloch v Maryland
400
This type of committee is made up of both members from the House and the Senate. What type of committee is this?
Joint Committee
500
What is the main task of the President of the Senate?
To cast a vote in the event of a tie
500
Normally, for a vote in the House, there needs to be a majority of the House members present. What is this called?
Quorum
500
When unrelated provisions are added to an important bill so that it will "ride" through the legislative process, what is this called?
Rider
500
These 18 powers of Congress are numbered 1 to 18 in the Constitution. What are these powers?
Enumerated Powers
500
This type of committee is permanent and an example would be Veteran's Affairs