Congressional Structure Flashcards
Age requirement for member of the House of Representatives?
Must be 25 yrs of age (when seated)
How many years does a member of the House or Representatives have to be a United States Citizen?
Must be a Citizen of the United States for 7 yrs
Does the House of Representative need to live in the state which he is elected in?
Yes, Constitution does not require although custom does.
How long is the House of Representatives term?
A 2 yr term
Age requirement for a senator?
Must be 30 yrs of age (when seated)
How long does a senator need to be a US Citizen?
Must be a citizen for 9 yrs
Does a Senator need to inhabitant the state from which he/she is elected?
Yes
How long is a senators term?
A 6 yr term
1/3 up for reelection at a time
What is a Census? (House of Representatives)
A Census is done every 10 yrs to determine the Representatives in the House based on population
Reapportionment occurs when? (House of Representative)
When congress divides the 435 House seats between states based on population
Redistricting occurs when? (House of Representatives)
When state legislature draws the new district lines
Gerrymandering occurs when? (House of Representative)
When the drawing districts lines are based on some characterists other than population
Recess
Temporary Break
Special Session
Outside of regular hours
Joint Session
Both House and Senate
of Sessions:
2 Sessions between Jan 3rd-Dec, Jan - July 31st
Average congressional work days and hours:
Tuesday, Wensday, Thursday
Noon to 5-6 O’Clock
