Studied by 39 peopleWhat is the required number of senators needed to end a filibuster and pass a cloture vote?
60
If the House and Senate pass different versions of the same bill, the differences are worked out where?
Conference Committee
The article of the Constitution that establishes the Legislative branch
Article I
In the case of an Electoral College tie, who chooses the president?
The House of Representatives
Which of the following is not a power of Congress?
Regulate Education
The most senior member of the majority party in the Senate is usually given the role of:
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
In case of an Electoral College tie, who chooses the Vice President?
The Senate
How old must a person be to run for the Senate?
30
How old must a person be to run for the House of Representatives?
25
Who is the head of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House (Nancy Pelosi)
Which Legislative Amendment was proposed in the original Bill of Rights (1789)?
27th Amendment
Where must all appropriation bills be proposed?
House of Representatives
How often is the House of Representatives reapportioned?
10 years (census)
Free postage on all mail to a congress member’s constituents is a privilege called:
Franking
During an impeachment trial, what is the role of the Senate?
To act as the jury
During an impeachment trial, what is the role of the House?
To write the articles of impeachment
How many voting members make up Congress?
535
How much does a member of Congress make a year?
174,000
A senator can be sued for slanderous comments made during a floor speech.
False
A representative cannot be arrested for a minor offense when Congress is in session.
True
Mr. Flowers, at age 32, can run for the Senate.
True
A representative is required to live in the district they represent.
False
The House of Representatives approve all appointments, nominees, and treaties
False
Who are the three US Congress members representing Chattanooga?
Bill Hagerty, Marsha Blackburn & Chuck Fleischmann
This amendment allows Congress to levy a federal income tax.
16th Amendment
This amendment allows for the direct election of US Senators
17th Amendment
This amendment allows for state executives to call for a special election to fill a senate vacancy
17th Amendment
This amendment says that if Congress votes on pay raise, it will go into effective after the next congressional election
27th Amendment
How many members make up the Senate?
100
How many members make up the House of Representatives?
435
How many members make up the Senate?
100
Who is in control of the Senate?
VP (Kamala Harris)
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