Article 1 Flashcards
What does legislative mean?
Having the power to make laws.
How long is the term for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
What are the qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives?
Be at least 25 years old
Be a citizen of the US for at least 7 years
You have to live in the state that you represent.
What is the title of the person who is the leader of the senate?
Senate president
What is the title of the person who holds the position at the head of the Senate?
Vice President
What is the job of the senate president?
To break the tie
What is the title of the person who conducts the business of the senate when the Vice President is not present?
President pro tem
What is the role of the senate in impeachment’s?
The members of the senate become the jury of the case.
When Congress keeps a journal about what they talked about.
Congressional record