Legislative Branch Flashcards
0
Q
Wat is the leg. Body called
A
Congress
1
Q
Where in the constitution
A
A1
2
Q
How many houses
A
2
3
Q
Senate:
Total #
A
100
4
Q
Senate:
Term
A
6 yrs
5
Q
Senate:
Qualifications
A
~ 30 yrs old
~ US citizen 9 yrs
~ live in state
6
Q
Senate:
Chief officer
A
Vice President
7
Q
Senate:
Vacancy
A
Governor picks
8
Q
Senate:
Duties
A
- pass bills
- approve treaties
- approve presidential appointments
- jury of impeachment
9
Q
House:
Total #
A
435
10
Q
House:
Term
A
2 yrs
11
Q
House:
Qualifications
A
- 25 yrs old
- Us citizen for 7 yrs
- Live in state
12
Q
House:
Chief officer
A
Speaker of house
13
Q
House:
Vacancy
A
Special election
14
Q
House:
Duties
A
- Pass bills
- Sole power of impeachment
- Picks president
