Rus GED for Shwinlan Flashcards
What are the two houses of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives.
How many senators are there in the U.S. Congress?
There are 100 senators.
True or False: Each state has an equal number of representatives in the House.
False.
What is the term length for a U.S. senator?
Six years.
What is the minimum age requirement to be a U.S. senator?
30 years old.
Fill in the blank: The House of Representatives has _____ voting members.
435.
What is the primary responsibility of Congress?
To make laws.
Who has the power to impeach federal officials?
The House of Representatives.
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two years.
True or False: The Senate confirms presidential appointments.
True.
What is the role of the Speaker of the House?
To preside over the House of Representatives.
How many representatives does each state have in the House?
It varies based on the state’s population.
What is a filibuster?
A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislation.
Who can introduce bills in Congress?
Members of Congress.
What is the process by which Congress passes a bill?
A bill must be approved by both houses and then signed by the President.
Fill in the blank: The U.S. Congress meets in the _____ building.
Capitol.
What is the role of committees in Congress?
To review and modify proposed legislation.
How often does Congress meet each year?
Congress meets annually, starting on January 3rd.
True or False: The Vice President serves as the President of the Senate.
True.
What is the ‘pocket veto’?
A method by which the President can indirectly veto a bill by not signing it within ten days.
What is the main purpose of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)?
To provide budget and economic information to Congress.
Who is the current President pro tempore of the Senate?
The answer may vary; please check the latest information.
What is the primary difference between a bill and a resolution?
A bill is a proposed law, while a resolution is a statement of opinion or decision.
Fill in the blank: The _____ clause gives Congress the power to make laws necessary for carrying out its enumerated powers.
Necessary and Proper.
What is the significance of the ‘Enumerated Powers’ in the Constitution?
They specify the powers granted to Congress.
Who can override a presidential veto?
Both houses of Congress, with a two-thirds majority vote.
