Senate
How long is a term for a Senator?
6 years
The Congress is split in two branches. What are they?
Senate and House of Representatives.
How long is a term for a Representative?
2 years
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How many Senators are there?
100
What is the two chamber system called?
Bicameral
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How many Representatives are there?
435
What percentage of the Senate must approve of an appointment made by the President?
2/3
What is it called when a Committee of Representatives and Senators come together for a bill?
Conference Committe
Does the HOR hold the trials of impeachment or make the charge for impeachment?
Makes the charge
What is the Senates responsibility when it comes to treaties with other countries?
To ratify and approve the treaty with a super-majority vote.
The Congress is allowed to put on what Enumerated Powers? (name 2)
-Authority to tax
-Authority to borrow money
-Authority to regulate commerce
-Authority to declare war
-Authority to maintain armed forces
-Authority to bring together armed forces
What does the HOR do when the President is in an Electoral Deadlock?
They have an election for the president on their own, with a majority vote
What are the qualifications to become a member of Senate?
1; 30 years old minimum
2; Citizen of 9 years
3; Must live in the state they represent
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Where in the Constitution are the following stated?
General Welfare, Borrowing, Commerce, Uniform Laws, Standards, Counterfeiters, Post Offices, Intellectual Property, Courts, Maritime Crimes, War Powers, Army, Navy, Land and Naval Forces Rules, Calling Militia, Organizing Militia, Enclave Clause, and Necessary and Proper Clause.
Article 1, Section 8
What are the qualifications to become a member of the HOR?
1; 25 years old minimum
2; Citizen of 7 years
3; Must live in the state that they represent