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Constitution article 1, section 1 |
All legislative powers granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and the house of representatives. |
What is congress |
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House of representatives requirements |
25 years old 7 years of citizenship Legal resident of state you represent. |
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Representation is determined by |
Population Currently there are 435 representatives in the house. |
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Senate requirements |
30 years old 9 years of citizenship Legal resident of state |
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Originally senators were chosen by.... |
State legislatures.
Which tended to be politically important members of a states elite class. This changed with the 17th amendment. |
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House of representatives powers are? |
1.Impeached president and other federal officials. 2.They decide presidential elections if no candidate wins a majority. 3.All bills that raise (via taxes )revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives. |
There are 3 powers. 1 rarely is used. |
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Senate powers are |
1. They hold impeachment trials 2. Ratify treaties. Need 2/3 vote 3.vote to confirm executive officers. Cabinet positions and judges. |
Bill Clinton, won’t sign for candy, confirm powerful peolle |
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Proportional representation is |
Representation based on population sizes |
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Equal representation is |
States big or small get equal vote/power |
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Connecticut compromise was |
Upper house with equal representation and lower house with proportional representation. |
A difference between senate and congress in terms of elected. |
