Congress Flashcards
1
Q
How a bill becomes a law
A
- Introduction
- Committee Review
- Floor Debate
- Vote: Majority from the chamber
- Presidential Approval
2
Q
What happens if President doesn’t approve the bill within 10 days?
A
Bill becomes a law
3
Q
How many from congress can override a veto?
A
2/3rd vote
4
Q
Low Success Rate
A
3%
5
Q
Types of Committee
A
Standing
Select
Joint
Conference
6
Q
Who serves the longest in the Senate?
A
President Pro Tempore
7
Q
Speaker of House
A
Nancy Pelosi- Democrat for California
8
Q
Majority Leader (House)
A
Steny Hoyer -Democrat for Maryland
9
Q
Minority Leader (House)
A
Kevin McCarthy - Republican for California
10
Q
President (VP)
A
Kamala Harris
11
Q
President Pro Tempore (Senate)
A
Patrick Leahy- Democrat for Vermont
12
Q
Majority Leader (Senate)
A
Chuck Schumer- Democrat for New York
13
Q
Minority Leader (Senate)
A
Mitch McConnel- Republican for Kentucky
