Unit 2 Flashcards
Qualifications for Senate
30yrs, US Citizen, Resident
Qualifications for President
35yrs, US Citizen, Resident
Qualifications for House
25yrs, Citizen, Resident
17
DE of senators
27
Congress salary
12
VP and P elected tg
20
Election date
22
Election limit
25
VP is P for backup
11
Another country, can’t sue
Enumerated
Fed govt
Implied
Granted to US govt but not in const
Inherant
State power
Oversight
Lawmakers oversee whether laws are achieving intended results
Casework
Help congress provides constituents
Impeachment Process
House brings it to vote, if majority vote, senate holds impeachment trial
Start for Revenue Bills
The House
Confirmation of Treaties
Senate can confirm any of the president’s appointments and ratify treaties
Bill Making
rep–>comittee–>senate
amendment process