United States Congress Flashcards

What is the term of office for a representative? 2 years How many members are in the House of Representatives? 435 How many members are in the Senate? 100 Who must be 25 years old? Member of House of Representatives Who must be 30 years old? Senate Who must be a United States citizen for at least 7 years? House of Representatives Who must be a United States citizen for a least 9 years? Senate The Speaker presides over the House How is membership/representation of the House determined? Based on the population of each state. How is membership/representation of the Senate determined? Equal representation of 2 per state Which two houses make up congress? House of Representatives and Senate What is the length of term for US Senator? 6 years Who presides over the Senate? The Vice President Sole power to impeach or or bring charges? The House of Representatives Sole power to try he case after an officeholder is impeached. The Senate Who must give permission for new states to be admitted to the union? Congress Where do bills go if both houses of Congress want a bill to become law, but each has changed the original? Senate Conference Committee Who has the power to make laws? Legislative branch Where do all revenue bills originate/start? House of Representatives - What article explains the legislative branch, senator, and representatives? Article I Who hs to approve treaties negotiated by the President? The Senate Which article explains the Executive Branch? Article 2 How long is the President and Vice President's term of office? 4 years How old must the President be? 35 years of age The president must be a _____________citizen. natural born How long must the President have lived in the United States? 14 years Who elects the President? The Electoral College What is the President's power to refuse to sign a bill called? VETO Who is in line next if the President cannot fulfill his/her duties? Vice President Name the 3 branches of government? Executive, Judicial and Legislative What is the term of office for a Supreme Court judge? Lifetime Which Article describes the Judicial branch? Article 3 The Judicial branch has the power to declare laws ______. Unconstitutional How many justices serve on the supreme court? 9 Are the qualifications to be a Supreme Court Justice listed in the constitution? NO Who appoints members to the Supreme Court? The President After the President appoints members to the Supreme Court, who confirms the appointment? The Senate What is the supreme law of the land? The United States Constitution How many branches make up the United States government? Three What is the purpose of the preamble? States the purpose of the Constitution. The preamble begins... We the people of the United states What are the first 10 admendments of the constitution called? The Bill of Rights Where was the Constitutional Convention held? Philidelphia, PA Who presided over the Constitutional Convention? George Washington When was the Constitutional convention held? 1787 What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention? To revise the articles of Confederation. What are two ways to convict someone of treason? Confession to the crime. Impeachment How many admendments have been added to the constitution? 27 A bill attainder is a low passed by Congress that punishes you ___________. without a trial Hebeas cropus guarantees you the right to ________________ appear before a judge if you are arrested. Seperation of powers explains... how power is divided between the three brances of government. Name three things the government could not do under the Article of Confederation? 1. tax 2. enforce laws 3. hold a federal court trial