Congress
What branch of government is congress in?
Legislative
How many members are in the senate?
100
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
Bill
Written plans of new laws
1781
Articles of confederation
What are the two houses of Congress?
House of representatives and senate
How long do you have to be a citizen to be in the senate?
How long do you have to be a citizen to be in the House?
7 years
Filibuster
Long speech by a senator to delay a vote
1787
Constitutional Convention
Where is the Congress located?
U.S. capitol
How old do you have to be to become a member?
30
How old do you have to be to become a member?
25
Term
Amount of time an elected official serves in office
1788
Constitution passed
What kind of government does the U.S. have?
Democracy
Who is the leader of the senate?
Speaker
Who is the leader of the House?
President pro tempore
Democracy
1776
United States was founded
What power does the Legislative branch have?
To create and change laws
How long is a senators term?
6 years
How long is a representatives term?
2 years
Impeach
To bring charges against a public official for a crime
1789
First session of Congress