congress

Question 1

what % vote are laws passed by in congress? requirements to pass law?

Answer 1

laws passed by majority vote, 50%+1 of both chambers

must agree on same bill

Question 2

terms of congress?

when does term begin?

Answer 2

2 years

january 3rd, of every odd # year

Question 3

who controls the schedule of debates & votes?

Answer 3

majority party

Question 4

requirement of votes to expel a member?

Answer 4

2/3 vote

Question 5

Can members be arrested, punished or sued for things said in congress?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

incumbent: ?

Answer 6

incumbent: sitting/current member of congress

Question 7

constituent: ?

Answer 7

person represented by congressperson

Question 8

quorum: ?

Answer 8

minimum number present to conduct official buisness, a simple majority

Question 9

can chamber adjourn(stop meeting) w/o consent of other chamber

Answer 9

no

Question 10

what is a pro tempore

Answer 10

alternate formal leader

Question 11

what is a whip?

Answer 11

makes sure that party members attend sessions and vote together as a group

Question 12

impeach?

Answer 12

formal accusation of official in executive or judicial branch

Question 13

ambassadors?

Answer 13

to coordinate the activities not only of the Foreign Service Officers and staff serving under president, but also representatives of other U.S. agencies in the country.