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How many senators does each State have?
Two
How long do Representatives serve?
Two Years
How long do Senators serve?
Six years.
What does the US Congress consist of?
The House of Representatives and The Senate.
How many Representatives do we currently have?
435
What role does the Vice President serve in congress?
Is President of the Senate
How does a Bill become a Law?
Idea, Sponsor, committee, vote, committee vote, amend repeat, send to President, veto, override.
What is the age requirement to be a Representative?
25
What is the age requirement to be a Senator?
30
List 3 powers of congress
Any 3 of the powers listed in the Constitution.
How are Representatives apportioned?
By population
How were Senators chosen in Article One?
By the State Legislatures.
Where do Bills for raising Revenue originate?
The House of Representatives.
Name 3 additional powers of congress
Any 3 powers of congress not already listed
What three things can a President do to a bill?
Sign, Veto, or do nothing for 10 days and let it become Law.
Why does Congress have the power to Impeach the President?
One of the checks and balances, also to stop the President from becoming a king.
When can the Writ of Habeas Corpus be suspended?
In case of Rebellion or Invasion when public safety requires it.
In what two ways can the legislative branch check the executive branch?
By controlling the money and by using the Impeachment power.
In what two ways can the legislative branch check the judicial branch?
The Senate confirms Judges and Congress can impeach judges.