Constitution
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How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
What is the term of office for a representative?
2 Years
How many members are in the Senate?
100
Who must be 25 years old?
House of Representative
Who must be 30 years old?
Senate
Who must be a citizen for at least 7 years?
House of Representative
Who must be a citizen for at least 9 years?
Senate
The Speaker presides over the ___________.
House of Representative
How is membership/representation of the House determined?
Population
How is membership/representation of the Senate determined?
Equal Representation
Which two houses make up Congress?
House of Representatives and the Senate
With is the length of the term of office for a senator?
6
President over senate?
Vice President
_________ has to sole power to impeach, bring charges.
House of rep
Who has the sole power to try the case after an officeholder is impeached?
Senate
Where do bills go if both houses want a bill to become law, but each has changed the original?
Conference Committee
Who must give permission for new states to be admitted to the union?
Congress
The Legislative branch has the power to ___________ laws.
Make
Where do all revenue bills originate/start?
The House
What article explains the Legislative branch, senator, and representatives?
I (one)
The ______________ has to approve treaties negotiated by the President.
Senate
Who has the power to tax?
Congress
Who has the power to coin money?
Congress
Who has the power to borrow money?
Congress