The Legislative Branch Flashcards
How many representatives are there in the house?
435 Representatives
How is the number of representatives dictated?
By the census every 10 years. Each state has a least one representative.
How do the term lengths work in the house?
The term is 2 years, then seats are up for reelection. Representatives can serve unlimited terms.
What are the requirements to run for the house? List three.
Must be at least 25 years old, can only represent your district, have to be a resident of the United States for at least 7 years.
Who do senators represent?
They represent everyone in a state.
How many senators are there in total and per state?
Each state gets 2, in total there are 100.
How do the term lengths work in the senate?
The term length is six years. Every two years, 1/3 of the seats in the Senate are up for reelection.
What are the requirements to become a senator?
Citizen of the United States for at least 9 years, resident of the state you’re representing, age requirement is 30 years.
Who does the house of representative members represent?
Their district.
What is the legislative branch called in Maryland? What are the names of the branches?
The Legislative Branch of Maryland is called the MD General Assembly and is made up of the House of Delegates, and the MD Senate.
How many members are in the house of delegates?
141 members
What are the requirements to be a house of delegate member?
Must be at least 21, and must have lived in Maryland for one year.
How many members are in the Maryland Senate?
47 total members
What are the requirements to be an MD senate member?
Must be at least 25, must have lived in Maryland for one year.
How many terms are in the MD Senate and House of Delegates?
4-year terms.
