Qualifications & Terms
What is the minimum age to be a representative of the U.S. Representative?
25 years old
How often are House elections held?
Every 2 years.
Which house can impeach a federal official?
The House of Representatives.
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
The speaker of the the House.
Name one current U.S Senator from Georgia.
Raphael Warnock or Jon Ossoff
How long is a Senate term?
6 years
What did the 17th Amendment change?
It allowed the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people.
Which House holds impeachment trials?
The Senate.
What does the Speaker of the House do?
Presides over House sessions & sets the legislative agenda.
What does "bicameral" means?
Having 2 legislative chambers
How many years must a senator be a U.S. citizen?
9 years
How are Senate seats staggered?
Only one-third of Senate seats are up for election every two years.
Name a power exclusive to the Senate.
Approving treaties or confirming presidential appointments.
What does the role of Congressional committees?
They review,amend,& debate bills before they go to the full chamber.
What is lobbying?
Influencing lawmakers to support specific legislation.
What is the residency requirement for members of Congress?
They must live in the state they represent.
Who elects House members?
The people of their Congress districts.
What's the first step in the legislative process?
A bill is introduced.
Who breaks a tie in the Senate?
The Vice President.
What is the role of a filibuster?
To delay or block Senate action on a bill by extending debate.
Name one key difference in qualifications between the House and Senate.
Senators must be at least 30 years old;Representatives must be at least 25.
Before the 17th Amendment who elected U.S Senators.
State legislatures.
What happens if the House and Senate pass different versions of a bill?
It goes to a conference committee to resolve differences.
What is a standing committee?
A permanent committee that focuses on specific policy areas.
Define "constituent".
A person represented by an elected official.