unit 3 quizizz

2 per state for a total of 100

Senate

When the President negotiates a treaty with another country, who must approve it before it can become law? What principle is this an example of?

Senate; checks and balances

6 yr term, at least 30 yrs old, citizen of the US for at least 9 yrs, must live in the state they represent

Senate

Once impeachment has been established, where is the trial held?

Senate

Where must all revenue (money) bills begin?

House of Representatives

2 yr term, at least 25 yrs old, citizen of the US for at least 7 yrs, must live in the state they represent

House of Representatives

If a high ranking official is found not guilty during the impeachment trial, what is the outcome?

Finishes out his/her term of office

What does impeachment mean?

accuse of wrong doing

When does the President Pro Tempore lead the Senate?

when the Vice President is absent

Who is the third President to be impeached?

Donald Trump

Where does impeachment happen?

House of Representatives

Who acts as judge if the President or Vice President is being impeached?

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Why are lobbyists important to the creation of legislation?

they attempt to influence Congressional leaders to create laws that will help specific organizations

If a high ranking official is found guilty during the impeachment trial, what is the outcome?

Removed from office

based on a state's population; 435 total; GA currently has 14

House of Representatives

Define constituents

people from a representative's district

According to the Constitution, who is always the President of the Senate?

The Vice President

How were senators chosen before the 17th amendment was passed?

The legislature chose

Why is the House of Representatives known as the “People’s House’?

it has "power of the purse"

members serve a 2 yr term

allows for a broader (greater) representation of the people

smaller districts allows for a better understanding of the people they represent

What is the purpose of Congressional Committees?

makes it faster for Congress to handle 1000s of bills each year

What happens when the President vetoes a bill?

it can be passed if 2/3 of both chambers of Congress vote to override the veto