branches of government; congress Flashcards
How old to serve in house of representatives?
25 years old
How many years must you live in the united states to serve in house of representatives?
7 years
How old to serve in the senate?
30 years old
How many years must you live in the united states to serve in the senate?
9 years
How long is a representatives term?
2 years
How long is a senators term?
3 years
Representative from our district?
Mark Greene
Our two senators?
Bill Hagety and Marsha Blackburn
What are the enumerated powers of congress
Power to tax, impeach, borrow money, issue copyrights and patents
What did the 17th amendment do?
where US Senators changed from being chosen through State Legislatures to instead the electorate.
What are the informal qualifications for members of Congress?
Experience in law
What are members of congress usually?
white, male, Christians, who have above average incomes.
Formal qualifications for members of Congress?
Certain age, citizen for a certain amount of time, and live in the state you are elected
Process of becoming a naturalized citizen?
Be a resident for 5 years, pass a civics test, and go through an interview process
What did the Supreme court case of Baker v. Carr determine
equal representation in the districts and that courts had a final say on district lines
What is the Commerce clause
Congress regulates interstate commerce
Example of the Commerce clause; expansion
Gibbons v. Ogden
What is the Supremacy Clause
Federal law trumps state laws.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause/Elastic Clause?
All laws deemed necessary and proper to run the country.
Example of the Necessary and Proper Clause/Elastic Clause?
The national bank in McCulloch v Maryland.
Who can declare wars?
Congress
Who is the commander in cheif?
President
How are treaties signed?
The president signs but must be approved by Senate
