TEST #2 Constitutional Congress Flashcards
(29 cards)
What is the main function of the legislative department?
to make laws
The two houses or chambers of the legislative branch are ______ and ______.
Senate and House of Representatives
The houses together are called ______.
Congress
Minimum age requirement for House
25 years old
Citizenship Requirement for House
7 years
Residential Requirement for House
live in the state
Term of Office for House
2 years
Number of Members for House
435
Minimum age requirement for Senate
30 years old
Citizenship Requirement for Senate
9
Residential Requirement for Senate
live in state
Term of Office for Senate
6 years
Number of Members for Senate
100
What is the title of the main officer in the House?
the speaker
The officer in the house is currently _______.
Paul Ryan
Who usually presides over the US Senate?
The Vice President
Current Vice President.
Mike Pence
What determines the number of representatives each state is entitled to have in the House?
based on the size of the State’s population
Who is the Congress person for for our district?
Mark Sanford
What is the total number of representatives that South Carolina has?
9 ; two senators, 7 representatives
Current Senators from South Carolina.
Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham
What is the purpose of impeachment?
to bring charges against an individual
On what date does Congress morally begin its annual meeting unless otherwise determined?
January 3rd
What amendment changed the date?
the twentieth amendment
