Representative Requirements
What is the age requirement to become a Representative?
25 years old
Who is the governor of Wisconsin?
Tony Evers
Congressmen Van Orden brings an issue to the Congress floor, and they begin writing the bill. Which power of Congress does this demonstrate?
Make/create laws
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
What is the age requirement to become a Senator?
30 years old
How long is a Representative's term?
2 years
Who are Wisconsin's two Senators?
Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson
Even though the President vetoed the bill, it is now a law that all K-12 students will have 15 minutes of recess a day. What Congressional power is this?
Override Presidential veto
Who is the President of the Senate?
J.D. Vance
How long is a Senator's term?
6 years
How many years must you be a U.S. citizen to become a Representative?
7 years
Who is Eau Claire's Representative?
Derrick Van Orden
The House voted to approve President Roosevelt's declaration of war against Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Which Congressional power is this?
Declare war
What are Ms. Sitko's horses' names?
Sassy and Comet
How many years must you be a U.S. citizen to become a Senator?
9 years
How are the number of Representatives determined for each state?
Based on population
How many Electoral Votes does Wisconsin receive?
10 votes
2 - Senators
8 - Representatives
The U.S. Senate refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles. The U.S. had to sign separate treaties with each country. Which Congressional power is this?
Approve treaties
Congress approved funding for the U.S. Mint's 50 State Quarters Program, which will honor each of the 50 states with a limited edition 25 sent coin. Which Congressional power is this?
Coin money
How many Senators are in each state?
2 per state
What is the name of the group that includes both houses?
Congress
Who was the former Wisconsin Representative who now serves in President Trump's Cabinet?
Hint: Secretary of Transportation
Sean Duffy
Congress is claiming the President Clinton perjured himself (lied under oath) so they decided to charge him with official misconduct/wrongdoing. Which Congressional power is this?
Oversee Impeachment trials
Due to an unfortunate skydiving accident, there is a vacant seat on the Supreme Court. The President has nominated a person, but Senate the denied the Presidential appointment. Which Congressional power is this?
Approve Presidential appointees
What are the total number of Senators AND Representatives in the U.S.?
535
100 - Senators
435 - Representatives