1. Legislative Branch
JEOPARDY!
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Mr. Trimble

2. DAILY DOUBLE!
DAILY DOUBLE!
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3. Structure of
Congress
Powers of
Congress
“I’m just a
Bill”
Leaders &
Committees
Misc.
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4. Structure FOR 10 Points
The term in office for a Senator and a Representative, respectively
6 years; 2 years
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5. 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of state
Structure FOR 20 Points
The Constitutional qualifications for the U.S. Senate.
30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of state
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6. Lawyers The dominant occupation of most members of Congress
Structure FOR 30 Points
The dominant occupation of most members of Congress
Lawyers
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7. Structure for 40 Points
This person is the presiding officer of the House and its most powerful member
Speaker of the House
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8. Vice President; President of the Senate
Structure FOR 50 Points
This person presides over debates in the Senate and is the deciding vote if there is a tie
Vice President; President of the Senate
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9. This Article in the Constitution sets up the legislature
Powers FOR 10 Points
This Article in the Constitution
sets up the legislature
Article I
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10. To impeach To accuse a government official of wrongdoing
Powers FOR 20 Points
To accuse a government official of wrongdoing
To impeach
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11. Confirm appointments, ratify treaties by 2/3 vote, try impeachments.
Powers FOR 30 Points
Two powers exclusive in the Senate
Confirm appointments, ratify treaties by 2/3 vote, try impeachments.
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12. Powers Daily Double
Spokesperson for the majority party in the House and Senate
Majority Leader
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13. Ensure justice & limit chaos
Powers FOR 50 Points
Name two reasons why Congress creates laws for society.
Ensure justice & limit chaos
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14. Bills FOR 10 Points
Talking a bill to death
Filibuster
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15. Bills FOR 20 Points
This group forms when the House and Senate pass different versions of the same bill.
Conference Committee
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16. Idea from constituent or lawmaker
Bills for 30 Points
What is the 1st step in the bill making process?
Idea from constituent or lawmaker
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17. Bills FOR 40 Points
Passing this is the only way to force the end of debate in the Senate.
Rule of Cloture
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18. 2/3 both houses of Congress needed to override veto.
Bills FOR 50 Points
What is needed to override a presidential veto?
2/3 both houses of Congress needed to override veto.
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19. Leaders FOR 10 Points
When the Vice President is not available, this person is responsible for presiding over the Senate.
President Pro Tempore
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20. Standing, Joint, Conference, Select
Leaders FOR 20 Points
List any 3 of the 4 types of committees in Congress
Standing, Joint, Conference, Select
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21. Whips Leaders FOR 30 Points
These individuals are responsible for guaging the level of support for a bill and reporting back to party leaders.
Whips
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22. Paul Ryan Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Leaders for 40 Points
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Paul Ryan
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23. Seniority This always determine the committee chairperson
Leaders FOR 50 Points
This always determine the committee chairperson
Seniority
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24. Incumbent A person who is currently holding political office.
Misc. FOR 10 Points
A person who is currently holding political office.
Incumbent
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25. Misc. FOR 20 Points
The process by which the boundaries of legislative districts are redrawn.
Redistricting
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26. Select Committee Misc. FOR 30 Points
What committee is established by the Senate for a limited time period to perform a particular study or investigation for a specific reason.
Select Committee
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27. Speaker of the House Misc. FOR 40 Points
What is the member of the majority party in the House of Representatives who presides over the legislative body called?
Speaker of the House
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28. Nongermane amendments
Misc. FOR 50 Points
What are the “riders” that are attached to bills?
Nongermane amendments
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