Constitution Article 1 Flashcards
Lower House
House of Representatives
Upper House
Senate
8 shared powers of goverment
Make/Pass laws, Regulate trade with other countries, raise an army, declare war, establish post offices, propose amendments, coin money, and spend money
Of members in United States Senate
100
Qualifications for Senate
Age 30 Years
9 years of citizenship
6 years in senate
3 powers of the senate
Can approve presidential treties
Confirm or reject presidential appointments
Try to impeach a case
2 senators from illinois
Mark Kirk and Richard Durban
President of Senate
Vice President, Joe Biden
President Pro Tempore
Patrick Leahy
of members in House of Representitives
435
Qualifications for House of Representatives
Age: 25 years old to join
You have to be a citizen for 7 years
They serve a 2 year term
3 powers of House of Representatives
Creating a bill that raises taxes
Begin impeachment process
Elects the president in the case of an electoral college tie