Civics Test Study 5 Flashcards
(38 cards)
Congress has how many members
535
What branch did the Framers intend to be the most powerful
Legislative Branch
Which house in Congress has more members
The House of representatives
How many members are there in the House of Representatives
435
Members of the House of Representatives are allotted according to what
Population
Each state is divided into what
Districts
How many representatives are there from each district
1
How long are House of Representatives terms
2 terms
What house of Congress is closest to the people
The House of Representatives
How many members in Senate does each state have
2
Who do members of Senate represent
The entire state
How long are Senate terms
6 years
Who is the most powerful member of the House of Representatives
The Speaker of The House
Who steers legislation through the House of Representatives
The Speaker of The house
Who is next in line to the presidency behind the President and Vice President
The Speaker of the House
Who is technically the presiding officer of the Senate
The Vice President
Who usually fills the position of president pro tempore
The Senior Member of the Majority Party
Who are the floor leaders
Cockiest
Floor leaders try to make sure that the laws Congress passes are in the best interest of whom
The Keeping of Discipline
Who make committee assignments
The Speaker of The House
Who can declare war
Congress
Who has the sole authority to impeach
The House of Representatives
Who acts as a jury, if a majority of the House of Representatives votes to impeach an official
The Senate
What are the legal qualifications for members of Senate
- Must be 30 years old
- Must been an U.S citizen for 9 years
