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The United States is a __________________, which means Americans vote for the people who run their government and make the laws.
democracy
How long is the term for a House Member?
2 years
How long is the term for a Senator?
6 years
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
What is a long speech by a Senator to delay a vote?
_______________ is the part of the government that makes the laws.
Congress
How long must a House Member have been a U.S. citizen?
7 years
How many years must a Senator have been a U.S. citizen?
9 years
Who is the leader of the Senate?
The Vice President
Where can a person run for Senator or House Member?
The state in which he or she lives
The two parts of Congress are the _________________ and the ________________.
Senate and House of Representatives
How old must a House Member be?
At least 25 years old
How old must a Senator be?
At least 30 years old
Who was the first U.S. President to be impeached?
Andrew Johnson
What word means "to bring charges against a public official for a crime?"
Impeach
When the House of Representatives and the Senate meet together, it is called a ___________________.
joint session
How many representatives does each state have in the House of Representatives?
It depends on the population of the state.
Exactly two
An idea for a law
What are meetings in the House and Senate called?
Sessions
Congress members work in the ______________________ in Washington, D.C.
Capitol Building
What are some of the special powers of the House of Representatives?
They can impeach the president, create new taxes, and break a tie vote in a presidential election.
What are some of the special powers of the Senate?
They can confirm and reject certain officials that the President appoints, and they can approve agreements with foreign countries.
President
What is the difference between an open and closed session?
Open sessions are open to the public, but closed sessions are private.