House of Representative
What is the minimum age required to be a member of the House of Representatives?
25
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What are the two houses that make up Congress?
House of Representatives and the Senate?
What is the minimum age required to be a senator?
30
What are expressed powers?
powers specifically granted to Congress by the Constitution
What is the first step in the process of a bill becoming a law?
introduction of the bill
How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?
435
What is the primary function of Congress?
make laws
How long is the term for a senator?
6 years
Give an example of an implied power.
What is the power to establish a national bank?
What happens to a bill after it is passed by both houses of Congress?
sent to the President for approval
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
What is the total number of members in Congress?
535
How many senators does each state have?
2
What are reserved powers?
powers not specifically granted to the federal government, reserved for the states
What can the President do with a bill?
sign it into law, veto it, or take no action
What role does the Speaker of the House play?
leader of the House of Representatives
What document outlines congressional powers?
US Constitution
200 EXTRA!!!!
What special powers does the Senate have compared to the House of Representatives?
power to confirm presidential appointments and ratify treaties
What are concurrent powers?
powers shared by both the federal and state governments
DOUBLE POINTS!
What is a presidential veto?
President does not sign bill approved by congress
How are representatives apportioned among the states?
based on population
What term describes congress being split into two houses?
Bicameral
How many terms is a senator allowed to serve?
Unlimited
Which amendment defines reserved powers?
Tenth Amendment
Are the House and Senate allowed to pass different bills?
No