Legislative Branch Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Senate composed of?
A
2 senators per state resulting in 100 total senators.
2
Q
Senate Requirements:
A
- At least 30 years of age
- US citizens
- Residents of the state they represent
- 6 year terms
3
Q
What is the House composed of?
A
435 members divided “proportionally” by 50 states, with 6 non-voting members.
4
Q
House Requirements:
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- 2 year terms
- 25 years old
- US citizen for at least seven years
- Resident of state (district is optional) they represent
5
Q
Legislative Responsibilities:
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- drafting, debating, and passing legislation
- revenue-raising bills must originate in the House
- reviews and approves the federal budget made by the President
- Senate confirms Presidential appointments
- Senate ratifies treaties
- Has the authority to declare war
- House impeaches and Senate holds trial
