Constitution Quiz 1 Flashcards
What is the chief purpose of the Legislative Branch
to make laws
What two houses make up the Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
How long are the terms for the Representatives
two years
Who is the U.S. Representative from the 15th Congressional District in Illinois
Mary Miller
What Congressional District are we in, in Illinois
15th
Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Nacy Pelosi
Who has the responsibilities of making the charges against an official
House of Representatives
How Many Senators must be in each state
two
How long do Senators run for
six years
Who are the U.S senators for Illinois currently
Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth
What role do the senates play in an impeachment trial
The Senates normally serve as the Jury
what are the Requirements to run for Senate
30 years old, nine years of U.S. citizenship, and must live in the state running for.
What is a Quorum
The smallest number of legislators who must be present for the group to make official decisions
What vote is needed to overrun a Vetoed bill
Two thirds vote by both houses
what are Delegated powers
powers specifically written in the U.S. Constitution.
