Article I (Senate) Flashcards
0
Q
How long do senators serve?
A
6 years
1
Q
What are the qualification for senators?
A
1) Must a a citizen
2) Resident of the state representative
3) 30 years old or older
2
Q
What are the specific powers of the senate only?
A
1) Approve treaties by 2/3 vote
2) Approve major presidential appointments
3) Conduct the trial when the house impeaches an official
3
Q
How many senators does a state get?
A
2
4
Q
Who is the president of the senate?
A
Joe Biden (Vice President)
5
Q
Who and what is the president pro tempore?
A
A high ranking senator of the majority party who presides over the U.S. Senate when the Vice President is absent.
6
Q
How many members are in the senate?
A
100
