GED Flashcards
What are the two chambers of the US Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
True or False: The Senate has 100 members.
True.
Fill in the blank: Each member of the House of Representatives serves a term of ____ years.
2
How many total voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435.
What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the Senate?
30 years old.
Who is the current presiding officer of the Senate?
The Vice President of the United States.
What is the primary function of Congress?
To make laws.
True or False: All revenue bills must originate in the Senate.
False.
What is the term length for a Senator?
6 years.
Which chamber of Congress has the power to impeach federal officials?
The House of Representatives.
What is the process by which Congress can override a presidential veto?
By a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers.
Fill in the blank: The Constitution requires that Congress meet at least ____ a year.
once
What is the role of the Speaker of the House?
To preside over the House of Representatives.
What is a filibuster?
A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislation.
Name one power that is exclusive to the Senate.
The power to confirm presidential appointments.
True or False: Members of Congress are elected for life.
False.
What is the purpose of congressional committees?
To review and analyze proposed legislation.
Who has the authority to declare war?
Congress.
What is the term for the redrawing of district boundaries in the House of Representatives?
Gerrymandering.
Fill in the blank: The US Congress was established by the ____.
Constitution.
What is the maximum number of terms a member of the House can serve?
There is no term limit.
True or False: The Senate confirms Supreme Court nominees.
True.
What is the ‘elastic clause’?
It allows Congress to make laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its powers.
What is the primary role of the Congressional Budget Office?
To provide economic data and analysis to Congress.
What is the difference between a bill and a law?
A bill is a proposal for new legislation, while a law is a bill that has been enacted by Congress and signed by the President.
Fill in the blank: The House of Representatives is often referred to as the ____ chamber.
lower
What is the significance of the 17th Amendment?
It established the direct election of Senators by the people.
