Vocabulary
What does bicameral mean?
two-house legislature
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
What is the minimum age to serve in the House of Representatives?
25 years old
Name one main power of the House of Representatives
Impeachment or controlling appropriations (spending)
What is the first step in how a bill becomes a law?
Introducing the bill or writing a letter to a congressmen
What is a filibuster?
A long speech or debate used to delay or block a vote in the Senate
How many members are in the Senate?
100 (2 per state)
How many years must you be a U.S. citizen to serve in the House?
7 years
Name one main power of the Senate
removing officials from office (after impeachment) OR declaring war/peace
What happens after a bill passes/ gets approved in one chamber?
Goes to the other chamber
What is gerrymandering?
Drawing district boundaries to benefit a political party or group
How long is a term in the House of Representatives?
2 Years
What is the minimum age to serve as a senator?
30 years old
What are two powers of Congress?
making laws, declaring war, taxing, spending money, etc.
Who decides to sign or veto a bill?
The president
What is a bill?
A proposed law
How long is a term for a senator?
6 years
How many years must you be a U.S. citizen to serve as a senator?
What is 9 years?
What are 4 powers of Congress? (Think back to our notes)
making laws, declaring war, taxing, borrowing money, regulating trade, impeaching officials, etc.
What can Congress do if the President vetoes a bill?
Override the veto with a 2/3 vote?