GOV 21-40

Question 0

What group has the power to impeach officials?

Answer 0

House of Representatives

Question 1

What is the name of the Speaker of the House?

Answer 1

John Boehner

Question 2

What group has the power to try impeached officials

Answer 2

The senate

Question 3

What is the punishment for an official who is impeached and found guilty?

Answer 3

Removal from office

Question 4

How were members of the Senate chosen until 1913?

Answer 4

Chosen by state legislators

Question 5

How are they chosen today?

Answer 5

Chosen by popular vote

Question 6

How long is a term in the Senate?

Answer 6

6 years

Question 7

How many Senators are there from each state?

Answer 7

2

Question 8

How many members are in the Senate

Answer 8

100

Question 9

Who are your Senators from SC?

Answer 9

Lindsey Graham

Tim Scott

Question 10

If a Senator dies or resigns, who usually appoints a replacement?

Answer 10

Governor can appoint one

Question 11

What are the three qualifications for the Senate

Answer 11

30 years of age
Citizen for 9 years
Reside in same state

Question 12

What other office does the President of the Senate hold?

Answer 12

Vice president

Question 13

What is the name of the President of the Senate?

Answer 13

Joe Biden

Question 14

What is the only time the President of the Senate can vote?

Answer 14

A tie

Question 15

What is the title of the person who presides over the Senate on a daily basis?

Answer 15

President Protempore

Question 16

What is his name

Answer 16

Patrick Leahey

Question 17

If an official is impeached, who becomes the jury?

Answer 17

The Senate

Question 18

If the President is impeached, who acts as the judge?

Answer 18

Chief Justice

Question 19

When are Congressional elections held?

Answer 19

Tuesday, after the first monday in november of the even years