House of Representatives
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
How many voting members are in the Senate?
100
Who chooses the President if no candidate receives the necessary amount of votes?
Electoral College
What is the term length for a rep.?
2 years
How many senators represent each state?
2
What is the Congressional Term?
There are 2 sessions every year, which begin in January and end in November or December
How often are representatives up for reelection?
2/3 of the seats are up for reelection every 2 years
What are the qualifications for a Senator?
US citizen for at least 9 years and a legal resident of the state they will represent, At least 30 years old
Name one step in the impeachment process.
1. Charges are drawn up by the House
2. Impeachment trial is held in the Senate
3. Vice President is the judge and the full Senate is the jury
4. 2/3 vote needed to find the accused person guilty
How is representation in the House determined?
population
What is the term length for Senators?
6 years
Where do bills that call for raising money go first?
House of Representatives
What are the qualifications for a Representative?
US citizen for at least 7 years and legal resident of the state they will represent, At least 25 years old
How many Senators are up for reelection every 2 years?
1/3 of the Senators
How are treaties approved?
By 2/3rd vote in the Senate