1.2 The US Congress

• The House of Representatives has 435 members who proportionally represent the population
• What is the key power of the House of Representatives?

  Impeach officials
• What does it mean for the US Congress to be a bicameral legislature?

  Two chambers
• Both chambers of Congress share the power to impeach officials.


  True
• Why does the Senate provide a check on population-based representation in the House?

  Equal state representation
• The House of Representatives has the sole power to initiate tax and spending legislation.
• What is the citizenship requirement for a member of the House of Representatives?

  7 years
• What is the US Congress?

  Legislative branch
• The Senate has 100 members, two from each state.

  True
• The term length for a Senator is 6 years.
• What is the minimum age to become a US Senator?

  30
• What is the minimum age to become a member of the House of Representatives?

  25
• Match the chamber with its key powers:

  Senate ↔️ Approve treaties

  House of Representatives ↔️ Originate revenue bills
• The US Congress is a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
• The House of Representatives is based on equal representation for each state.

  False
• What is one oversight role of the Senate?

  Monitors executive branch
• What is the House of Representatives primarily responsible for?

  Passing laws, originating revenue bills
• The House of Representatives is based on population representation.


  True
• What happens to a bill if it is approved by a committee?

  Moves to full chamber
• What are the two chambers of the US Congress?

  Senate and House
• The term length for a member of the Senate is 6 years.


  True
• The US Congress is responsible for passing laws
• Arrange the term lengths of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives from longest to shortest:

  1️⃣ Senate (6 years)

  2️⃣ House of Representatives (2 years)
• The House of Representatives can originate revenue bills.
• The Senate has the unique power to approve treaties.

  True
• Match the chamber with its composition:

  Senate ↔️ 100 members, two from each state

  House of Representatives ↔️ 435 members, proportional to state population
• The Senate can try impeachment cases.
• The US Congress consists of two chambers
• How many members are in the House of Representatives?

  435
• A member of the House of Representatives serves a term of 2 years.


  True
• To become a Senator, a person must be a US citizen for 9 years.
• A member of the House of Representatives must be a US citizen for 7 years.


  True
• What are the primary responsibilities of the US Congress?

  Passing laws, impeaching officials
• The Senate has 100 members, two from each state.


  True
• How many members are in the House of Representatives?

  435
• The Senate has unique powers to approve treaties and confirm presidential appointments.
• The Senate provides equal representation for each state, regardless of population.

  True
• The House of Representatives has the sole power to initiate tax and spending legislation.
• Steps in the legislative process of the US Congress

  1️⃣ Bill Introduction

  2️⃣ Committee Review

  3️⃣ Floor Debate and Vote

  4️⃣ Reconciliation

  5️⃣ Presidential Approval
• The President must approve a bill for it to become law.


  True