gov congress Flashcards
which house of congress can impeach elected officials
house of reps
which house determines if impeached individuals are guilty
senate
who can be impeached?
president, VP, civil officers
crimes that cause impeachment
treason, bribery, misdemeanors
what presidents have been impeached
johnson, clinton, trump x 2
term for a 2 house legislature
bicameral
veto
if president vetoes and 10 days go by - it becomes a law
if president vetoes and congress ends session before the 10 days go by - it does not go into law
term for voter
constituent
who the house elects if the electoral college ends in a tie
president
the senate elects if the electoral college ends in a tie
VP
the power to regualte but not impose taxes on trade between states
power of commerce
the amount of votes needed to propose an amendments or ratify treaties with foreign countries
2/3
the right of congress to do anything that is necessary and proper
the elastic clause
how old to run for the house
25
how old to run for senate
30
