you have to be at least 30 years of age, live in the state you want to represent, and have had to be a U.S citizen for at least 9 years to run for this
the U.S senator
100
These people consider passing the bill first
congress
100
This established a two part congress
the Great Compromise
200
Has 2 from each 50 sates, serve 6 year terms, if this person resigns or dies before the term is over the legislator has the power to appoint someone to fill that spot.
the senate
200
powers that are not stated explicitly in the constitution
implied powers
200
the non legislative power that allows the branches to watch over each other
checks and balances
200
After the bill is introduced it is sent to these people who can either change it or send it on how it is
standing committee action
200
drawing oddly shaped districts to increase voting strength
gerrymandering
300
Party in which more than half the members belong to
the majority party
300
what the legislative branch does
make laws
300
people hired by private to influence government decision makers
lobbyist
300
only bills approved by the committee make it to this stage; where they argue the pros and cons
debating the bill
300
these people speak for their party's issues, push bills along, and try to sway votes
floor leaders
400
The person with the most power in the legislative branch
the speaker
400
this can not be suspended by congress
the writ of habeas corpurs
400
must be at least 25 years old, be a citizen for 7 years
representative
400
when bills are passed by both houses it is sent here
the president
400
the permanent committee
a standing committee
500
longest serving member of the majority party
chairperson
500
The authority to remove any federal official who has committed serious wrongdoing
impeachment
500
members acting as trouble shooters for people from their home districts to help them
casework
500
When a bill is passed by both houses the president can do this if he doesn't like it
veto
500
amendment intended to serve as a restraint on the power of Congress to set its own salary