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Expressed Powers
Implied Powers
Non legislative Powers
The House
The Senate
100
Where in the constitution can the expressed powers given to Congress be found?
Article 1, Section 8
100
What powers are not stated in the Constitution, but are drawn from the express powers?
The Implied powers
100
Name the two Presidents the House has impeached, but the Senate acquitted
Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton
100
How long is a term in the House?
2 years
100
How long is a Senate term?
6 years
200
What power gives congress the right to coin money?
The Currency Power
200
What does Title 9 forbid?
Gender discrimination
200
Which house is called upon to elect the President?
The House
200
Who is the Speaker of the House?
John Boehner
200
How many years does a person have to be a citizen before he/she can run for the Senate?
9 years
300
What power gives Congress the right to regulate foreign trade?
Commerce Power
300
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 does what?
Eliminates race-based and other discrimination in the nation's public schools
300
Which House can accept or reject a treaty?
The Senate
300
The drawing of electoral district lines to the advantage of a party or group is known as?
Gerrymandering
300
Who is the President of the Senate?
The Vice President (Joe Biden)
400
What power given to Congress is one of the oldest government functions?
The Postal Powers
400
The Necessary and Proper Clause is given to Congress in what Section of Article 1 in the Constitution?
Section 8
400
How many votes does congress need to purpose an amendment to the Constitution?
two-thirds vote.
400
How many congressional districts are there in Indiana?
9 congressional districts
400
Who are the Indiana Senators?
Joe Donnelly and Dan Coats
500
How long does a copyright last?
the life of the author, plus 70 years.
500
Thomas JeffersonWhat founding father was a strict constructionist?
Thomas Jefferson
500
How many votes does the House need to impeach the President?
A majority vote
500
Who is the Representative of congressional district number 4?
Todd Rokita
500
The Senate is up for election every ___ years.
2 years