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The title for the person who is the Leader of the House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
The title for the person who is the Leader of the Senate
President Pro-Tempore
The party that has more than half of the representatives in a house of Congress
Majority Party
A law-making body that is broken down into 2 parts, or houses.
Bicameral Legislature
The party that has less than half of the representatives in a house of Congress
Minority Party
What is it called when both the House of Representatives and Senate meet and work together?
Joint Session
How long is one term for a Representative in the House of Representatives?
2 years
How often do CONGRESSIONAL Elections occur?
Every 2 years
How long is one term for a Senator in the Senate?
6 years
What is taken every 10 years that helps to determine a state's population and number of Representatives in the House of Representatives?
A Census
How many TOTAL members are there in all of Congress?
535 members
How many representatives are within the House of Representatives?
435 members
How many Senators are within the Senate?
100 Senators
According to our Constitution, who is the leader of the United States Senate (technically)?
The Vice President
What are the four types of Committees that members of Legislative Branch work on?
Standing Committee, Select Committee, Conference Committee, Joint Committee
What is the main job or duty of our elected Congressmen and women?
Representing the people who elected them / Making laws for our country
What is Gerrymandering and why is it important to the Majority Party in Congress?
Redrawing a state's district lines in order to get more votes for your own party / Majority Party is in control of redistricting
Who does a Representative represent and who does a Senator represent?
A specific district or area vs. the Entire State
Which Article of the Constitution addresses the Legislative Branch and describes its details?
Article I
True or False: All Representatives in the House are up for reelection every two years
True
True or False: All Senators from the Senate are up for reelection every two years
False
True or False: Representatives and Senators are only allowed to serve up to 3 terms
False
Why is the Speaker of the House the most powerful person in the House of Reps?
He or She guides legislation / controls debates on the floor/ and is next in line to be President after the Prez and VP
How many districts are there in Pennsylvania?
18 Congressional Districts
Who is your U.S. Representative from the 8th District of Pennsylvania?
U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright / Mike Piefer
Who are your two U.S. Senators from the state of Pennsylvania?
Senators Bob Casey, Jr. and Pat Toomey
True or False: The Majority Party in the House and the Senate needs to be the same
False


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