House of Representatives
How old must Representatives be?
25
How old must senators be?
30
Population count taken every 10 years
Census
Step 1
Introduced by congressmember
A congressional session lasts this long
2 years
How long must Representatives be a citizen?
7 years
How long must senators be a citizen?
9 years
People that are represented in a district
Constituents
Step 2
Committee
In charge of Senate when VP is away
President pro tempore
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
How many members are in the Senate?
100
Odd shaped Congressional districts drawn in such a way to help one political party
Gerrymandering
Step 3
Floor debate
One expressed power of congress
tax
declare war
post office
What is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
Vice President
Congress can stretch its power to meet new needs
Elastic clause
Step 4
Joint Conference Committee
Special power of House
Introduce money bills
Brings impeachment charges
The voters in their district.
Who are senators constituents?
The whole state
Government projects and grants that benefit a home state/district
Pork Barrel
Step 5
President can sign or veto
Special power of the Senate
Approve treaties and appointments
Filibuster
Hold impeachment trial (jury)