Structure of Congress
A legislature that is made up of two separate chambers or houses is known as a _______________ system.
Bicameral
In order to become a HOR member you must be at least ______ years old.
25
Specific powers given to congress in Article I of the Constitution.
Enumerated Powers
What political party believes in more funding for social programs and generally believes in more government intervention to better their citizens lives?
Democratic Party
Who is currently the Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
What chamber of congress does representation rely on each state's population?
House of Representatives
In order to become a senator you must be at least _________ years old.
30
When a senator continuously speaks in order to delay the vote on a bill.
Filibuster
Who is currently Decatur's representative in the HOR?
Bill Huizenga
Which of the following states has the most representation in the HOR: North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Alaska, Vermont, or Delaware?
Montana
100
How long is a term for a senator?
6 years
The "Elastic Clause" is more formally known as the _____________________________ clause.
Necessary and Proper
What political party believes in smaller government, and sometimes is referred to as the GOP (Grand old Party)?
Republican
How many representatives does Michigan currently have?
13
Who breaks a tie when the Senate is deadlocked?
Vice President
What is traditionally the last step in a bill becoming a law?
Signed by the President
The concept that everyone is bound to and required to follow the rules/law of the land.
Rule of Law
Who is the Senior Senator (senator with most experience) from Michigan?
Gary Peters
In the first HOR, what state had the most representation?
Virginia (10)
What was the name of the deal/proposition that created our bicameral system?
Great Compromise (CT Compromise)
what is a group of people or an organization seeking or receiving special advantages, typically through political lobbying.
Special Interest Group
The concept that whoever receives the most votes earns the right to govern.
Popular Sovereignty
Who is the Junior Senator (less experience of the two senators) from Michigan?
Elissa Slotkin
In what year did congress first meet in DC? Within 2 years....
1800