Legislative Branch Flashcards
How is the number of Reps for each state calculated and what is used in order to determine this?
It is based on population. A census is called every 10 years in order to determine the population
As of now, how many representatives are there in the house?
435 Representatives
Who can the House impeach?
It can impeach officials and the president
If there is a tie in Presidential elections, who decides who’s president?
The House of Representatives
How many Senators are there per every state?
2
What are the different Houses in the Legislative Branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
The Senate members are supposed to be older and wiser, b/c of this what are they considered?
The upper house
How old do Senators have to be and how old do Representatives have to be?
Senators: 30. Representatives: 25
How long do Senators have to be citizens for and hold long to Representatives have to be citizens for?
Senators: 9 years. Representatives: 7 years
What happens if the Majority of one house approves a bill?
It goes to the other house
How can Congress override a veto?
By getting 2/3 majority
What did the NJ plan propose?
The NJ plan proposed that the Legislative Branch would have just one house, not two. Also, each state would have the same amount of votes
When is the Legislative Branch mentioned in the constitution?
Article I
What are the powers of the Legislative
Branch?
Make the law, separate funds for laws and programs, approves treaties and executive appointments, establishes federal courts, propose an amendment to the constitution
What is Congress’ primary job?
Make laws
What is a proposal for a new law called?
A bill
What is something only the house can propose?
New laws about taxes
What officials does the legislative branch have to approve?
Ambassadors, Judges and Cabinet members
What kind of body does the Legislative Branch have?
A bicameral body
Who acts as jury during an impeachment trial?
The senate
How many years does a senate member serve and how many years does a House member serve?
Senate: 6 years. House: 2 years
What power does the Legislative
Branch have?
A) Can raise an army or navy, B) Can declare war C) Power to pay government debts D) Power to grant citizenship
What is an elastic clause?
Gives congress the flexibility needed to do its job
What courts are authorized by Congress?
Inferior Federal courts
What did the Virginia plan propose?
Virginia plan proposed a bicameral legislative branch and the idea that the Number of representatives that a state could send to Congress depended on states’s population (larger states more rep.)
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
