History Civics Quiz 3 Flashcards
What reasons are given for establishing the U.S. Constitution in the preamble?
General welfare and common defense
Who also has legislative power?
Speaker of the House
What qualifications are required to be a representative?
7 years U.S. Citizen and must be 30 years of age
By what is the number of representatives determined?
The population of the certain state
How often are representatives elected?
Every second year
Who leads the House? How are they chosen?
The speaker of the house leads the house and they are chosen through election
What sole power over the president does the House have?
To bring charges up against president
How often are senators elected or how long do they serve?
They serve a 6 year term
What qualifications are required to be a senator?
30 years of age and must be a citizen for 9 years
How many senators represent each state?
2
Who leads the Senate? What power do they have?
The vice president leads the senate and they have to power to try any impeachment
What sole power over the president does the senate have?
To try any impeachment, they can try any impeachment if they find the president is no longer fit for the job or abusing his power
Where must bills raising revenue originate? House or Senate?
Originate in the House
Who may introduce the bill?
Senate, House or President
Who must vote in favor of a bill for it to become a law?
Approved my majority vote in congress then it is passed to the president
