US Senate and Congressional Powers

This video covers Article 1, Sections 1-10 of the US Constitution, detailing the structure and powers of Congress, including the House of Representatives and the Senate. It explains the election process, legislative powers, and limitations imposed on both Congress and individual states. Key topics include the composition of the House and Senate, the process of impeachment, the powers of Congress to tax, regulate commerce, and declare war, as well as restrictions on states regarding treaties and commerce.

What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 21 years

• 30 years

• 25 years

• 35 years

How many senators does each state have in the US Senate?

• Four

• Three

• One

• Two

Who presides over the Senate when the Vice President is absent?

• The Speaker of the House

• The President Pro Tempore

• The Chief Justice

• The Majority Leader

What fraction of the Senate is required to convict someone in an impeachment trial?

• Three-fourths

• Two-thirds

• One-half

• One-third

How often must Congress assemble according to the Constitution?

• Once a month

• Twice a year

• Every two years

• Once a year

Where must all bills for raising revenue originate?

• The President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

What happens if the President does not return a bill within 10 days?

• It is automatically vetoed

• It becomes a law

• It is discarded

• It is sent back to Congress

Which power is NOT granted to Congress?

• To regulate commerce

• To grant titles of nobility

• To coin money

• To declare war

What is prohibited by the Constitution regarding state actions?

• Entering into treaties

• Regulating commerce

• Establishing post offices

• Declaring war

What is required for Congress to suspend the writ of habeas corpus?

• A simple majority vote

• A state of rebellion or invasion

• A presidential order

• A Supreme Court ruling