Key terms
How a bill becomes a law
members of congress
House
Senate
100
what is a veto
a veto is when the president declines or rejects a bill
100
what is the first step for a bill to become a law
first it is an ideal from a representative or a citizen and sent to congress
100
how old do you have to be, to be in the house of representatives
25 years old
100
at least how many house of representatives should a state have
at least one
100
each state must have how many senators
2
200
pocket veto is
if the bill is not rejected when congress is not in session for 10 days it will not become a law
200
at least how many years do you have to be an american citizen to join the house of representatives
at least 7
200
the person who presides over the house when it is in session is the
speaker of the house
200
how many senators are there
100
300
caucuses basically means what?
meeting
300
true or false do you have be a legal resident of a state that you represent?
false, the constitution does not require this
300
every how many years is the census taken.?
10 years
300
is the senate smaller than the house
yes
400
to impeach is
to kick out someone
400
in order to be a u.s senator you must be how old
at least 30 years old
400
if the states population decreases what must happend whit the representatives?
they must be reduced.
400
elections are held in November of each what numbered year.?
each even-numbered year.
500
the necessary Proper clause allows to Stretch delegated powers to cover man areas so another word for this is?
elastic clause
500
in order to be a u.s senator you must be a citizen for how many years
at least 9
500
how many years are representatives elected for?
two years terms.
500
if a senator dies or resings before the end of a term who appoints a person to his or her place?
the governor.
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