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4 years per term, 2 terms total
22ND (XXII) AMENDMENT, TEDDY ROOSEVELT
Assembly - 2 yearsSenate - 4 years
Limits: 12 years combined in either.
2008, power originally held to draw legislative districts by Senate and assembly committees.
A citizens led redistricting commission to redraw state and congressional districts (handed the mapmaking power over to the people).14 member commission contains an equal # of demo and republicans.
Every aspect of the process open to the full scrutiny of the press.
SENATE CAN OVERRIDE A VETO
IMPEACH/REMOVE FEDERAL JUDGESDECLINE PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS TO JUDICIARY AND THE CABINET HEADS OF DEPARTMENTSCAN VOTE ON WHETHER OR NOT TO RATIFY TREATIESCONGRESS CAN DENY FUNDS FOR EXECUTIVE AGREEMENTS
***PACKAGING ITEMS IN A BILL THAT THE PRESIDENT WANTS PASSED BUT SO DOES CONGRESS***
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