Qualifications
How old do have to be to be a Representative?
25 years old
Who is able to introduce a bill?
A member of congress are the only people allowed to introduce a bill.
what does pigeonhole mean?
when you kill a bill in committee.
Which state has the most Reps?
California, 53
How many members are there in the Senate?
100 members
How old do you have to be to be a senator?
30 years old
what is a standing committee?
They consider bills before they are sent to the House.
what does mark-up mean?
to edit
how many members of the house are there?
435
how many senators do each state have?
2 each state
How long do you need to be a citizen for in order to run to be a Representative?
you have to be a citizen for the last 7 years.
Where does a bill go after a standing committee votes to move the bill forward?
The House of Reps.
What does corpus mean?
must show cause for holding a suspect except in wartime
How many states have 1 Rep?
7 states
How long is a sentors term for?
6 years
how long do you have be a citizen for before you can run for the senate?
you have to be a citizen for the last 9 years.
Where does the bill go after the House of Reps. vote to move it forward?
The Senate.
What does franking privilage mean?
Free postage on all mail to constituents.
How many Reps does Arizona have?
9 Reps.
Who do senates represent?
They represent the entire state they are elected into.
which is viewed as more important, the House of Reps. or the Senate?
The Senate.
How much of the senate needs to agree to end a debate?
3/5
what is gerrymandering?
the act of purposefully drawing voting district boundaries to favor 1 political party.
Who do Reps represent?
They represent the district they are elected into.
Who is the head of the senate?
U.S. Vice President