Qualifications
at least 25
How old must one be to serve in the House of Representatives?
power to declare war
What power does only Congress have?
The Speaker of the House
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
bicameral
What is the name for a two-house legislature?
At least 9 years
How long must one be a citizen in order to run for Senator?
Powers given to Congress, listed in Article 1 of the Constitution
What are enumerated powers? (delegated powers, expressed powers)
The leader of the Senate
What does the Vice President serve as in the Senate?
Is needed to override a presidential veto
What is a 2/3rds vote of both houses of Congress?
at least 30
How old must one be to run for Senator?
Congress's check over the other branches to charge someone with misconduct
What is the power to impeach?
President pro tempore
Who serves as the leader of the Senate when the Vice President is absent?
Ratifying a treaty, confirming presidential nominations, impeaching an official
What are the checks that the Senate has on the executive and judicial branches?
at least 7 years
How long must one be a citizen in order to serve in the House of Representatives?
the source of Congress's implied powers
What is the elastic clause? (necessary and proper clause)
Minority Party
What is the name of the political party with less than half the members in a house of Congress?
Sent to a committee for research.
Where is a bill sent after being introduced by a member of Congress?
in the state/ district they are representing
Where must one reside in order to qualify for either house of Congress?
Money
What does Congress have the power to print?
Population count taken every 10 years to determine representation in the House
What is the Census?
What is Congress's main job?
To make laws