Test 4 Flashcards
House of representatives can…
Originate all revenue bills.
Confer charges of impeachment.
Originate bills creating export taxes.
Senate can…
Approve all presidential appointments.
Approve all presidential treaties.
Both houses can…
Regulate interstate commerce.
Create federal courts.
Neither houses can…
Create ex post facto laws.
How often is a senator elected?
Every 6 years.
What is the proportional distribution of congressional seats called?
apportionment.
Which amendment changed the way senators are chosen?
The 17th.
A person who is 27 and has been a US citizen for 10 years could join which house?
The house of representatives.
What are the three leadership positions in congress required by the constitution?
Speaker of the House
President of the Senate
President pro tempore.
What is the largest national parliamentary room in the world?
The House Chamber.
Which two presidents were impeached?
Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton.
Who compels a congressman to attend a session of Congress?
sergeant at arms.
What constitutes a quorum?
Simple majority.
What do we call the thing that allows congressmen not to be held accountable for things they say during meetings?
Congressional immunity.
Who decides congress’ pay?
congress!
