House of Rep.
Of where must they be an inhabitant?
State in which he shall be chosen
How many per state?
two Senators from each State
what is a standing committee?
Permanent committees that handle the day to day
Why is being the majority party important in congress?
Majority rules
How long must they be a citizen?
Seven Years a Citizen of the United States
How long is their term of office?
for six Years
why do we have committees?
in order to be more efficient.
Why is committee assignment important?
insure your view are looked at
Who do they elect as their leader?
their Speaker and other Officers
What vote is needed for a conviction?
2/3 vote
why do we have conference committees?
temporary joint panels formed to create a compromise bill when each house has passed a different version of a bill
what does the majority/minority leader do?
spokespersons for their party's positions on issues
How often are they elected?
2 years
What is their role in impeachment?
to try all Impeachments
what is the gate keeping power?
They control the laws
What does the rules committee do?
Determine how debates are ran
What do they have the sole power of?
Have the sole Power of Impeachment.
Who presides as leader in the absence of the VP?
other Officers, and also a President pro tempore
what is a special/select committee?
congressional committee appointed to perform a special function that is beyond the authority or capacity of a standing committee.
who is the third most powerful person in the country?
Speaker of the house