The 12 month period during which congress conducts it's business is called?
What is a Session
100
President Pro-Tempore of the US Senate is
Who is Orrin Hatch
100
After a bill is introduced and before it is sent to the floor for debate the bill is sent to the appropriate _____________
What is Committee
200
These members assist the Majority and Minority Leaders by making sure the others are present for important votes
What are the Whips
200
The Constitutional President of the Senate
What is The Vice President of the US or Who is Mike Pence
200
The power to write rules in congress is controlled by
What is the Majority Party
200
Our 12th US Congressional District Representative
Who is Mike Bost
200
This person is hired by a special interest group to influence the legislators vote on specific issues
What is a lobbyist
300
Representation is based on this in the House of Representatives
What is Population
300
Representation is based on this in the Senate
What is equality or 2 from each state
300
Committee Chair Persons are chosen by the Majority Party and guided by the ___________ system
What is Seniority
300
The Current Minority Whip and Illinois Senator is
Who is Richard Durbin
300
A population count that takes place every ten years to help determine proportional representation is called
What is a census
400
Members of the House of Representatives must be 25 years of age, a citizen for 7 years and
What is a resident of the district that he/she represents
400
Members of the Senate must be 30 years old, a resident of the state he/she will represent and
What is a citizen for 9 years
400
Only Congress has the power to declare war but according to the War Powers Act, the President must notify Congress within 48 hours when sending troops into harms way and remove the troops unless Congress approves within how many days?
What is 90
400
The Democrat elected to her first term 2016 as US Senator from Illinois
Who is Tammy Duckworth
400
The governments ability to take private land from owners for public purposes is outlined in the 5th Amendment and is called
What is Eminent Domain
500
Name one thing that can only be done by the House of Representatives
What is Impeach or Introduce Revenue Bills
500
Every 2 years only 1/3 of the Senate is up for reelection making it a _____________ ________
What is a Continuous Body
500
This is the term for when congress acts as a watchdog over the executive branch and how they enforce or administer the laws.
What is Legislative Oversight
500
The current Speaker of the House of Representatives until a replacement is chosen is
Who is Paul Ryan
500
When a congressman helps out someone from his district with a personal issue he is acting as a __________ of his constituents.