Chapter 10 Flashcards
(31 cards)
US Senate
lower chamber of Congress
lower chamber
US Senate
session of congress
a meeting of Congress; about 12 months long (one year)
special session of congress
emergency meeting called by the president, after congress has adjourned
legislative branch
makes/passes laws
US House of Representatives
upper chamber of Congress
upper chamber
US House of Representative
sine die
one chamber of Congress cannot adjourn without the other
term of Congress
two years; starts Janurary 3rd of every odd year
bicameral
two chambers; two houses; two parts
US Congress
lawmaking body/ major body
off-year election
voting takes place on non-Presidential voting years
Congress meets where??
Washington, D.C. in the Capital Building
House of Representatives Qualifications
- at least 25 years old
- at least 7 years US citizen
- reside in the state you represent
maximum representative total currently
435 (was 65)
number of representatives per state
dependent on population; at least 1
Head of House of Representatives called??
Speaker of the House
maximum number of Senators total
100
senators per state??
2
US Senator Qualifications
- at least 30 years old
- at least 9 year citizen
- reside in the state you represent
US Senators for MI?? (2)
Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin
of Representatives in MI
13
St. Joe Country District #??
5
impeachment??
to accuse of wrong-doing
