legislative branch facts/details Flashcards

5216264	How old do you have to be to be in the House of Representatives?	25
5216265	You must be a citizen for ___ years to be in the House of Reps.	7
5216266	How many members are in the House of Reps?	435
5216267	How many votes are each state guaranteed in the house of reps?	1
5216268	How many terms are there for the House of Reps?	2
5216269	Can you be elected year after year to be in the House of Reps?	yes
5216270	Elections are every ____ years for the House or Reps.	2
5216271	The membership in the House of Reps is based on __________	population
5216272	How old do you have to be to be in the Senate?	30
5216273	You have to be a citizen for ____ years to be in the Senate	9
5216274	Every state gets ____ Senators	2
5216275	The Senate terms are _____ years long	6
5216276	Can you be elected year after year in the Senate?	yes
5216277	Elections for the Senate are every _____ years	2
5216278	How much of the Senate is elected every two years?	one-third
5216279	Congress must meet at least ____________ w/ more than half of the members present	once a year
5216280	Congress has the power to tax- to pay debts, pay for services used by people, and ______	defend the country
5216281	Congress has the power to regulate trade- ______________ Clause	commerce
5216282	Congress can pass laws that grant_________ & _________	copyrights and patents
5216283	Congress can declare war- _____________________ Act	War Powers
5216284	Congress can create and support an army- ___________ ended in 1973	Draft
5216285	Congress cannot suspend habeas corpus unless- _______ safety or rebellion requires it	public
5216286	Congress cannot accept a ________, _________, or ________ from foreign countries- bribes	gift, title, or job