How is congress structured? Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the primary function of the U.S. Congress?
To make laws.
How many chambers does the U.S. Congress have?
Two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two years.
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
Six years.
True or False: All members of the House of Representatives are elected every two years.
True.
What is the minimum age requirement to be a U.S. Senator?
Thirty years old.
What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the House of Representatives?
Twenty-five years old.
Fill in the blank: The House of Representatives is based on __________.
Population.
Fill in the blank: Each state has __________ Senators.
Two.
What is the total number of members in the House of Representatives?
435.
What is the role of the Speaker of the House?
To preside over the House of Representatives.
Who has the power to impeach federal officials?
The House of Representatives.
What is required for a bill to become law?
It must be passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President.
True or False: The Senate has the sole power to confirm presidential appointments.
True.
What is a filibuster?
A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislation.
What is the role of committees in Congress?
To review and make recommendations on proposed legislation.
What is a joint committee?
A committee made up of members from both the House and the Senate.
How many members are there in the Senate?
100.
What is the significance of the ‘pocket veto’?
It allows the President to indirectly veto a bill by taking no action on it for ten days.
Who can introduce a bill in Congress?
Any member of Congress.
What is the purpose of a conference committee?
To resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill.
Fill in the blank: The Senate is often referred to as the __________ chamber.
Upper.
What is the role of the Majority Leader in the Senate?
To lead the majority party and coordinate legislative strategy.
True or False: The Vice President of the United States serves as the President of the Senate.
True.
