Structure of Congress
How old do you have to be to be in the House of Representatives?
25
Who is responsible for impeaching the President?
The House of Representatives
How many votes are needed in each house to pass a bill? (ignore filibuster)
House - 218
Senate 51
How often is the Census conducted?
Every 10 years
How long is a senate term?
6 years
What is the name of the following clause?
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers
Necessary and Proper Clause or Elastic Clause
What is the member of Congress who writes the bill called?
Sponsor
What is the maximum number of times a person can serve in the Senate?
How many total members of Congress are there?
535
What is Commerce?
Economic activity (buying and selling of goods)
A small group of Congresspeople who are experts on topic.
Committee
This is the process of drawing House of Representatives districts to benefit one particular political party.
Gerrymandering
Who is the tie break vote in the Senate?
Vice President
What are expressed powers?
Powers directly stated in the Constitution
How many votes are needed in both houses to override a President's veto?
2/3
Interest Group
How long must a person be a citizen before they can be in the Senate?
9 years
Provide an example of an implied power connected to the power to create post office roads.
Construct highways.
If the President does nothing to a bill for 10 days while Congress is out of session, what happens to the bill?
It is vetoed (pocket veto)
What is the difference between a PAC and a Super PAC?
A Super PAC cannot contribute directly to a candidate. A Super PAC has no limit on individual donations.