2025 Government Exam_51-100 FLASHCARDS

Front

The number of electors who choose the President for each state is equal to- ___________+________ or Congress.

Back

Senators + Representatives

Front

All revenue (tax) bills must start in this chamber.

Back

House of Representatives

Front

Senators represent their ___ while Representatives represent their ___.

Back

state; district

Front

There are ___ senators and ___ representatives in the U.S. Congress.

Back

100; 435

Front

A U.S. senator serves for ___ years, while a representative in the U.S. House serves for ___ years.

Back

6; 2

Front

What is the role of the filibuster in the United States Congress?

Back

The role of the filibuster in the United States Congress is to allow senators to delay or prevent a vote on a bill by speaking for an extended period of time.

Answer explanation

The filibuster in the United States Congress allows senators to delay or prevent a vote on a bill by speaking for an extended period of time.

Front

To bring formal charges against the President or any high official in government is called:

Back

impeachment

Front

What gives Congress the implied power to “make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper” to carry out its expressed powers?

Back

The Elastic Clause

Front

What do we call the official count of the population?

Back

Census

Front

Where do most bills die?

Back

In Committee