Current Senate Leadership | House of Representatives | Senate | Terminology | Senate vs. House |
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Who is Kamala Harris?
The current leader of the Senate
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435
How many members make up the House of Representatives?
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100
How many members make up the Senate?
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Franking Privilege
The privilege that allows Congressmen to send official mail for free
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House of Representatives
Does the Senate or the House of Representatives initiate charges of impeachment?
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Who is Patrick Leahy?
The current President Pro Tempore of the Senate
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1
What is the minimum number of representatives a state may have in the House of Representatives?
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2
How many members of the Senate does each state have?
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perjury
A person who lies under oath commits this crime
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House of Representatives
All bills raising money must originate in (Senate or House of Representatives?)
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Who is Charles "Chuck" Schumer?
The current Majority Leader of the Senate
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25
How old must a member of the House of Representatives be to run for office?
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30
How old must a member of the Senate be to run for office?
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Whips
Assistants to the floor leaders in the House of Senate who are responsible for monitoring and marshaling votes
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Senate
Does the House of Representatives or Senate act as a jury for impeachment proceedings?
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Who is Mitch McConnell?
The current Minority Leader of the Senate
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lower house
What other name is the House of Representatives known as: the lower house or the upper house?
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Upper House
What other name is the Senate known as? Upper House or Lower House?
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Seniority Rule
The unwritten rule reserving the top posts in each chamber of Congress for the members with the longest records of service
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Senate
Does the House of Representatives or Senate approve all foreign treaties?
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Who is James Clyburn?
The current Majority Whip of the Senate
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2 years
How long is the term for a member of the House of Representatives?
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6 years
How long is the term for a member of the Senate?
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Gerrymandering
Drawing congressional districts to the advantage of a party or group
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Senate
Does the House of Representatives or the Senate approve presidential appointments?
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