Qualifications
How old does the HOR to be to be in HOR?
At least 25 years old.
At least been a citizen for 9 years.
Congress can pass bills over a presidential vote with how many votes?
They need 2/3 vote.
What must start in the House?
All bills that deal with money, like taxes.
Military and National Defense powers are:
1. Authority to declare war.
2. They can raise and support armies and maintain navy
3. Has control over state militias (National Guard) and can call them into service.
How long does the representative have to be a citizen for?
At least been a citizen for 7 years.
How long are Senators term years?
Six years.
Congress can call for the ____ of the president.
Impeachment.
Who are currently the Senators?
Jeanee Shaneen and Margaret (Maggie) Hassan.
Legislative Powers:
1. Has power to make laws.
2. Controls federal spending and can collect taxes.
3. Has power to coin money.
4. It can regulate trades between states and other nations.
Where must the Senate live to be a Senator?
Live in the state they represent.
How long are the representatives term years are?
Two years.
The Congress can also create lower ___.
Federal courts.
Who is currently the representative in the 2nd district?
Maggie Goodlander.
Judicial and Oversight Powers:
1. Can establish lower federal courts beneath Supreme Court.
2. Has Oversight of the executive branch.
Where must the HOR be to be a representative?
Live in the the state they represent.
Two senators from each state, what is the total?
100 in total.
The Senator approves, what?
Approves presidential appointments.
Who is currently the representative in the 1st district?
Chris Pappas.
Key powers:
1. Admit new states to the Union.
2. Propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
3. Establishes rules for immigration and naturalization.
4. Governs federal territories and properties.
How old does the Senate have to be to be a Senator?
At least 30 years old.
How many representatives in total? (From all states.)
435 in total.
The Senate approves presidential appointments, what are the presidential appointments?
Ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members.
What are the chambers of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives.
Elastic Cause:
1. Allows Congress to pass laws needed to carry out its listed powers
2. Gives Congress implied power beyond those clearly stated in the Constitution.