Congress Flashcards
1
Q
What are the exclusive powers of the senate?
A
- Impeachment
- Elect vice president if not 50% of electoral college vote
- Confirm executive appointments
- Ratify treaties with a 2/3 vote majority
2
Q
How many members does the house have?
A
435
3
Q
How many non-voting members does the house have?
A
6
4
Q
What was the midterm turnout for congressional elections in 2022?
A
46.8%
5
Q
What was the midterm turnout for the 2024 congressional election?
A
63.7%
6
Q
What is the percentage of incumbents that have been reelected in the past 50 years?
A
80%
7
Q
How much is spent on lobbying a year by interest groups?
A
$2.6 billion
8
Q
What percentage of the current 2025 congress are women in comparison to population?
A
28% compared to 50%
9
Q
What percentage of congress is African American compared to the population in 2025?
A
12.6% compared to 14% population
10
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