Vocab
What is the definition of a Bill
A bill is a proposed law
How many members are in the House?
There are 435 members in the House.
How many members are in the Senate?
100 members
What is the first step in creating a Bill?
Come up with a good idea
335 more members
What does it mean to amend something?
To amend something means to change
How is the number of representatives chose for each state?
It is based off of the states population.
How are the 100 senators divided up amongst the states
each state receives 2
What is committee review, the second step?
A committee that specializes in the subject reviews the bill
Does the number of Senators benefit the large or small states more?
The small states
What does it mean to veto something?
To veto something means to reject
How long do representatives in the house serve for?
They serve for 2 years.
How long are Senate terms?
Senate terms are 6 years long
Where does the bill go once it is approved by the committee?
It goes to the House or Senate floor.
What are the three branches of government called?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What does a committee do?
A committee examines and discusses bills
How many terms are representatives in the house allowed to serve?
Unlimited
1/3
If the bill goes to the House and is passed in the House, where does it go next?
To the Senate for review.
Who elects Senators and Representatives?
The people living in the state
What does the word majority mean?
The word majority means more than half.
What are the 3 qualifications for being in the House?
25 years old, citizen of 7 years, live in the state you serve.
What are the 3 qualifications for being a Senator?
30 years old, citizen of 9 years, live in the state you serve.
What two things can the President do with the bill once it reaches his or her desk?
The president can sign the bill into law or the president can veto the bill.
What amount of votes does a candidate need to win their seat?
Majority- more than half