House of Representatives
How old do you have to be a representative in the house?
25 years old
How old do you have to be to be a Senator?
30 years old
What does term Congress mean?
It refers to both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Coins money
Who is Congress?
What is the main job of the legislative branch?
To make laws
What is the term of a Representative?
2 years
How many years do you have to be a citizen to be a senator?
9 years
What does bicameral mean?
A legislature made up of two chambers or houses.
Originates all revenue bills
What is the House of Representatives?
How long is a session of Congress?
1 year
How many years do you have to be a citizen to be a Representative?
7 years
How many Senators does each state have?
2
What is a term of Congress?
The time Congress meets - 2 years
Must approve all Presidential appointments
What is the Senate?
What is the House leader called?
The Speaker
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
435 members
How many members does the Senate have?
100 members
Revenue bill
What is a bill that has to do with money?
Must approve all treaties made by the President
What is the Senate?
Who is the President of the Senate?
Vice President
What is the role of the House impeachment?
To indict or charge with a crime.
What is the role of the Senate in impeachment?
Jury in impeachment trial.
President Pro Tempore
Who takes over the Senate if the vice president is absent?
Establishes all Inferior Courts
What is Congress?
This amendment called for direct election of Senators
What is the 17th amendment?