Chap 10 & 11 Flashcards
1
Q
Legislative branch of gov consist of what making body
A
Congress
2
Q
Formal qualifications for House of Representatives members
A
- Be @ least 25 years
- Us citizen for 7 yrs
- Live in the state from where you were elected
3
Q
How are the house seats apportioned
A
Population
4
Q
How many members are guaranteed to each state
A
@ least 1
5
Q
How many Term for house member
A
2 yrs
6
Q
How many members are in the house
A
435 members
7
Q
Formal qualifications for senate
A
- @ least 30
- us citizen for 9 yrs
- live in state from where you were elected
8
Q
How many senators does the constitution guarantee to each state
A
2
9
Q
What is term for a senator
A
6 years
10
Q
Who elected senators prior to the passing of the 17 amendment
A
Not sure
11
Q
How many member are in the senate
A
100
12
Q
When are congressional elections held
A
Tuesday after 1st Monday in nove
13
Q
What is a regular period of time which Congress conducts its business
A
Session
14
Q
How long is a term of congress
A
2 yrs
