House
State's representation is based on?
Population
How long is a term in the Senate?
6 years
When congress stretches its power when deemed necessary and proper
Elastic Clause
Who may introduce a bill ?
A member of congress
House member
Senator
What is the primary role of the legislative branch
To pass laws
The total number of representatives in the US House
435
What are the requirements to be a US Senator?
30 years old
Live in the state you represent
9 year citizenship requirement
Clearly written in the Constitution
Expressed/ Delegated/ Enumerated
Where are Bills debated/ voted on/ and argued for
Floor of the house and senate
How is the population counted every 10 years?
The US Census
What position is the leader of the House of Representatives and who is currently in this position?
Speaker of the House
Mike Johnson
What is the Senate's role in the impeachment process?
Conducts the trial of the impeached individual
2/3rds vote convicts the person
Congress has the power to.........3 expressed powers
Write laws, Declare war, Borrow Money, regulate commerce, collect taxes, coin money, establish courts, establish post offices, establish naturalization laws
Where are differences in bills worked out?
Conference committee- select members of the House and Senate
What does majority mean?
more than half- 51%
What are the requirements to be a member of the House AND how long is their term
25 years old
Live in your state you represent
7 years of being a naturalized citizen
2 year term
What powers do Senators have that the house do not?
Confirm presidential appointments
Ratifies treaties
(Impeachment conviction)
Congress's powers when laws are not the end or final result
Non-Legislative Powers
When the President receives the bill, what are the 3 options?
Sign, veto, let sit- pocket veto if congress is adjourned.
Bill becomes a law if congress is in session after 10 days without president's attention
What is an example of checks and balances with the legislative process?
Congress writes the laws
President signs or vetoes
Congress can override a veto with a 2/3rds vote
What is the role of the House in the impeachment process?
House brings up impeachment charges
Comes to a majority vote to impeach a government official
1. What title is the leader of the senate?
2. Who is currently in this position?
3. What job/privilege to they have in the Senate?
4. Who is the leader when they are not there?
5. Bonus- Who is currently in this position
1. President of the Senate
2. J.D. Vance- Vice President
3. Tie Breaker
4. President Pro Tempore
5. Senator Chuck Grassley
Congress is limited by which 3 reasons related to laws/ criminal activities
Not able to pass Bills of Attainder
Suspending Writs of Habeas Corpus
Passing Ex Post Facto Laws
Federal and State Laws are called_____________
City/ county laws are called________________
statutes
ordinances
What is the purpose of committees?
To view and make suggestions to bills