how a bill becomes a law
where does a bill start
bill introduced in house or senate
how long is a senators term?
6 years
how many representatives are there
435
what does a partisan do?
does what is best for their party
how much do members of congress get paid?
$174,000 a year
does a bill go to a committee or the floor first
committee
who is the leader of the senate
vice president
how long is a representative's term
2 years
what does a delegate do?
serves the people in their district/state
where do they get free travel to?
who can veto a bill?
the president
how many senators represent each state?
2
who is the leader of the house
speaker of the house
what is a politico?
a combination
how many offices do they have?
1 in washington d.c. and 1 at home
if approved by majority of house or senate, who is the bill edited by?
conference committee
what are the 3 requirements to be a senator?
be at least 30, be a u.s. citizen for at least 9 years, and live in the state they represent
what are the 3 requirements to become a representative?
be at least 25, be a citizen for at least 7 years, and live in the state and district they represent
what is a trustee?
decides to vote based of merits
what do they get for free?
healthcare and parking
how can the house and senate override the presidents veto
with a 2/3 vote
any bill can start in the senate, except what kind of bill?
a tax bill
what type of bill must start in the house?
all bills involving money
what is a constituent?
a voting member in a district/state
what is their job?
to pass laws