Legislative Branch Flashcards

What 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)