The Basics
This is the main purpose of the U.S. Legislative Branch
To pass laws
The House of Representatives OR Senate?
Which has proportional representation for each state?
House of Representatives
What is the name for the leader of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
Every law first starts as a _____
During the Constitutional debates, this PLAN wanted proportional representation in the U.S. Legislature
Virginia Plan
How many Senators are there in the U.S. Senate?
100
This word is used to describe a lengthy speech given by a Senator as a tactic to delay or block a vote on a bill, resolution, or other measure
Filibuster
A bill is first introduced in the House of Representatives and is passed. Where does it go next?
The Senate
During the Constitutional debates, this PLAN wanted equal representation in the U.S. Legislature
New Jersey Plan
Minimum age of a U.S. member of the House of Representatives
25 years old
This word describes when district boundaries are drawn to favor one group or party over another
Gerrymandering
Before being voted on by the entire House or Senate, a bill first gets debated in __________
committee
Seats in the House of Representatives are gained or lost every 10 years after the _______
census
How many total members of the U.S. House of Representatives?
435
Gerrymandering techniques include packing districts and _____ districts
cracking
Once approved by both the House and Senate, the U.S. President has the option to approve (sign) the bill into law OR ________ the bill (aka reject it)
veto
This word describes the U.S. Legislative Branch as having "two houses"
Bicameral
What is the term for a U.S. Senator?
6 years
The Vice President of the United States also serves in this role in the U.S. Senate
President of the Senate
Even if rejected by the President, what percentage of vote in the House and Senate can override the President and make the bill a law?
Two-thirds (67%)