Which is NOT one of the main responsibilities of the legislative branch?

Which of the following would not describe the senate?

Which of the following is NOT true about the House of Representatives?

Which officer presides over the House of Representatives?

The holder of which executive branch position is the President of the Senate?

When does the new Congressional term begin?

What is needed for a quorum in each chamber of Congress?

Which officer has the responsibilities of keeping law and order and gathering members for a session of Congress?

Which amendment sets the rules for Congressional pay raises?

Which privilege keeps members of Congress free from liable during sessions of Congress?

Which measure of discipline is taken against members of Congress to show that fellow members disapprove of that Congressman's actions?

Which measure of discipline is taken remove a member of Congress from office?

What is a formal statement of opinion from a legislative body?

Which is the correct order of passage of legislation?

Which officer has the responsibilities of presiding over the Senate when the President of the Senate is not able to attend a Senate session?

the authority given to Congress to make national laws

the idea that members of the House represent a particular population in their state

The counting of a number of people in a specific area.

The drawing of districts by state legislatures designed to give one party an advantage in elections.

The required number of members needed to an organization to conduct a meeting.

A private meeting of political party members to decide policy or choose party leaders.

Official condemnation of a member of Congress for misconduct

The gathering of the House so it can vote on important bills and expedite legislation

An unwritten tradition in Congress that gives committee chairmanships to members based on their length of service

The proportional distribution of congressional seats among the states as seen based on population

Changed selection of Senators from state legislatures to at-large state elections.

States that any Congressional pay raise does not take effect until the next Congressional election.

A proposed new law.

The official written publication of the roll call and what is said on the Senate and House floors.

A procedure used to get a bill out of a House committee

An attempt by a Senator to kill a bill by stalling a vote on it.

A Congressional power that allows them to block implementation of a federal agency's policy without consent of the President.

The Presidential power that allows him to block the passage of a bill and can only be overturned by a 2/3 vote of Congress.

A custom whereby the Senate may refuse to confirm a President's appointee if a senator of the state involved and the same party of the President objects.

Changed the date Congress convenes to January, 3 at noon.

The act of bringing a formal accusation of wrongdoing against an official.

Powers given to Congress but they are NOT specifically stated in the Constitution.

Powers clearly given to Congress because they are specifically stated in the Constitution

The section of Article I in the Constitution that is the basis for expressed and implied powers of Congress.

The responsibility of Congress to monitor federal agencies to a make sure laws are being faithfully executed.

a temporary committee composed of member of both legislative houses for the purpose of working out a compromise bill

The chief spokesman for his respective party in either the House or the Senate who is responsible to secure his party's interests in the legislative process.

A member of the majority party in the Senate who presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President; elected by members of the Senate.

A representative who votes according his own judgement rather than the views of his constituency.

The upper house of Congress. Members have six year terms.

A representative who votes according to the desires of his constituency rather than his own judgement.

A member of the House or Senate that assists the floor leader in his responsibilities.

The presiding officer the House of Representatives elected by members of the House.

The presiding officer of the Senate; a job given to the Vice President

The term of office for a member of the House of Representatives.

a privilege of congressman to be free from arrest for most causes during a congressional session and to not be held liable for any statements made in speeches on the floor of Congress.

Six year terms.

Two-thirds of the seats are up for election each election cycle.

Referred to as the "House of Lords"

Representation based on population.

Every seat is up for election every three years.

Considered the 'lower house."

Currently has 435 members.

Members were originally chosen be state legislators.

Currently has 100 members.

Which is NOT on of the major responsibilities of the legislative branch?

Which article defines and outlines the formation, requirements, and responsibilities of the legislative branch?

Who officially presides over the Senate, but their main function is to break ties in case of a vote?

What is the minimum age for someone to be a member of the House of Representatives?

What is the required number years for someone to be a citizen of the United States before they can serve in the Senate?

Type of committee that involves members from the House and the Senate.

What is the name of the building in which Congress meets?

True or False: Our congress is a bicameral legislature.

The Presidential power that allows him to block the passage of a bill and can only be overturned by a 2/3 vote of Congress.

Powers given to Congress but they are NOT specifically stated in the Constitution.

The term of office for a member of the House of Representatives.

Congress has been given Executive Powers by the constitution. (Section 1)

The number of members a state sends to the House of Representatives may change following a census of the country. (Section 1)

Each state has three Senators in Congress. (Section 1)

Which is NOT a one of the three qualifications according to serve in Congress. (Section 1)

Which is NOT a one of the three main leaders in Congress. (Section 1)

Which is NOT one of the three ways a Congressional vote is taken? (Section 3)

A bipartisan bill is supported by members of both parties. (Section 3)

If the President rejects a bill, there is nothing Congress can do to pass the law over his rejection. (Section 3)

What is the majority vote needed for Congress to override a Presidential veto? (Section 3)

A "pocket veto" is when the President kills the bill by not signing it when Congress is adjourned. (Section 3)

Congress has no oversight over federal agencies. (Section 3)

The Constitution requires all states to have a Republic form of government. (Section 3)

Which is NOT a way that Congress disciplines its members? (Section 2)

Who determines the congressional salaries? (Section 2)

Congressional immunity allows members of Congress to speak freely during congressional debates. (Section 2)

There are two regular sessions of Congress for each congressional term. (Section 2)

Congress is the only branch of government with the Constitutional power to declare war. (Section 4)

The "necessary and proper" clause in Article I of the Constitution gives Congress authority to exercise expressed and implied powers. (Section 4)

All bills dealing with revenue must begin in the House of Representatives. (Section 4)

The whole process of impeaching a federal official is conducted by the Senate. (Section 4)

The House of Representatives must approve of Presidential appointments. (Section 4)

The Senate must approve of treaties made by the President. (Section 4)

Three Presidents have been impeached by the House of Representatives, but all three were "aquitted" of the charges.

Which President was not impeached by the House of Representatives? (Section 4)

What is the vote needed in the Senate to find a federal official guilty of impeachment charges? (Section 4)

If no candidate for President receives the majority of Electoral College votes, who determines the winner? (Section 4)

Which three of the following characteristics apply to both the House and the Senate?

Which three of the following characteristics apply ONLY to the Senate?

Which three of the following characteristics apply ONLY to the House of Representatives?

How many seats in the Senate will be up for election during a normal election cycle?

How many years must someone be a citizen before becoming a member of the House of Representatives?