1. VA & US Government Trivia Game How many votes are necessary to invoke cloture in the U.S. Senate, effectively ending a filibuster? 60 votes Government

2. VA & US Government Trivia Game The Senate Majority Leader. Harry Reid Government

3. VA & US Government Trivia Game This term is used to describe endless debate in the U.S. Senate, often used as a dilatory tactic. filibuster Government

4. VA & US Government Trivia Game If a representative votes as his constituents tell him to, he is acting as a: delegate Government

5. VA & US Government Trivia Game The Constitution requires that U.S. Senators be at least how old? 30 years old Government

6. VA & US Government Trivia Game How long are the terms of U.S. Senators? 6 years Government

7. VA & US Government Trivia Game In the impeachment process, this person would preside over the trial of the President in the U.S. Senate. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Government

8. VA & US Government Trivia Game The four types of vote in the House of Representatives are… Voice, Standing, Teller, Roll-Call Government

9. VA & US Government Trivia Game The Constitution requires that the President be at least how old? 35 years old Government

10. VA & US Government Trivia Game How long are the terms of U.S. Representatives? 2 years Government

11. VA & US Government Trivia Game This Constitutional clause protects members of Congress from being sued for what they say on the house floor. Speech or Debate Clause Government

12. VA & US Government Trivia Game In an ironic twist, the owner of the Heart of Atlanta Motel unsuccessfully argued that his right to discriminate is protected by this Amendment’s abolition of involuntary servitude. Thirteenth Amendment Government

13. VA & US Government Trivia Game To ratify a treaty signed by the President, what must the Senate do? Approve it by a 2/3 majority vote Government

14. VA & US Government Trivia Game This deals with matters on which the House and the Senate must both act together but doesn’t have the force of law or require the President’s signature. Concurrent Resolution Government

15. VA & US Government Trivia Game The Constitution requires that U.S. Representatives be at least how old? 25 years old Government

16. VA & US Government Trivia Game An unpopular provision attached to an important bill so that it will become law. rider Government

17. VA & US Government Trivia Game A committee created for a limited time and for a specific purpose is also called what? Select Committee Government

18. VA & US Government Trivia Game This economic term is used to describe the strange phenomenon of a stagnant economy and high inflation. stagflation Government

19. VA & US Government Trivia Game A representative who votes based on his or her judgment, experience, and conscience is acting as a what? trustee Government

20. VA & US Government Trivia Game This party leader is tasked with enforcing party voting discipline in the House of Representatives. Whip (Majority / Minority) Government

21. VA & US Government Trivia Game This body works out the differences between bills passed by the House and Senate so that they can pass on to the President the same piece of legislation. Conference Committee Government

22. VA & US Government Trivia Game A representative who votes solely based on party allegiance is known as what? partisan Government

23. VA & US Government Trivia Game A representative who combines the traits of delegate, partisan, and trustee is acting as what? politico Government

24. VA & US Government Trivia Game In ruling against the Heart of Atlanta Motel and upholding the Civil Rights Act’s ability to prohibit discrimination in public accommodations, the Supreme Court adopted what interpretation of the Constitution? liberal constructionist Government

25. VA & US Government Trivia Game Under what Constitutional clause did Congress have the authority to prohibit discrimination in public accommodations, as mandated by the Civil Rights Act of 1964? commerce clause Government

26. VA & US Government Trivia Game In the impeachment process, this is required for articles of impeachment to be passed. Simple majority of the House of Representatives Government

27. VA & US Government Trivia Game A charge levied by the government, first paid by one person and then passed on to another is known as what? indirect tax Government

28. VA & US Government Trivia Game This is required in the Senate in order to convict a remove a President who has been impeached. 2/3 majority vote Government

29. VA & US Government Trivia Game A charge levied by the government, to be paid only by the person on whom it is imposed is known as what? direct tax Government

30. VA & US Government Trivia Game What is a Select Committee? A committee set up for a specific purpose and for a limited amount of time. Government

31. VA & US Government Trivia Game When the government borrows money so that it can spend more than it takes in, this is known as what? deficit financing Government

32. VA & US Government Trivia Game The review by Congressional committees of the policies and programs of the executive branch is known as what? oversight function Government

33. VA & US Government Trivia Game The House Armed Services Committee, permanently set-up to consider bills concerning defense issues is an example of what kind of committee? Standing Committee Government

34. VA & US Government Trivia Game All of the money borrowed by the government and not yet repaid (including the accrued interest on that borrowed money) is known as what? public debt Government

35. VA & US Government Trivia Game The benefit enjoyed by members of Congress allowing them to mail letters and other materials postage- free is known as what? franking privilege Government

36. VA & US Government Trivia Game The President Pro-Tempore of the Senate. Patrick Leahy Government

37. VA & US Government Trivia Game This person is third in line to the Presidency. Speaker of the House (John Boehner) Government

38. VA & US Government Trivia Game This procedural vote in the Senate requiring at least 60 votes can end a filibuster. cloture Government