Legislative Branch Flashcards
what is another name used for the legislative branch?
congress
what is the us senate qualifications?
30 years of age, 9 years of citizenship, residency of 7 years (prior)
what is the house of representatives qualifications?
25 years of age, 7 years of citizenship, and must be a resident of the state he/she is representing
which is the lower and which is the higher houses?
the lower house is the house of representatives and the higher house is the senate
how much members are in the house of representatives?
435 members
how much members are in the senate?
100 members
how are the members of each house determined?
apportionment - dividing 435 memberships in the house of representatives
what are the term limits for both houses?
house of representatives = 2 years senate = 6 years
who holds the power of impeachment?
the house of representatives
who holds the trial for impeachment?
senate
what are the powers of congress when it comes to money and taxes?
lay and collect taxes, pay debts for common defense, general welfare, and imposts and excises
who has the power to declare war?
congress
how can this branch deal with a presidential veto?
override or check the veto
