Unit 5: Legislative Branch Review

Front

What is the age requirement to run for Senate?

Back

30

Front

Who elects Representatives in the House?

Back

Citizens in their district

Front

Which Amendment changed the election of Senators to be directly elected from the people?

Back

17th Amendment

Front

What is the term for drawing congressional district boundaries to gain political advantage?

Back

gerrymandering

Front

Term for people who live in a Representatives district?

Back

constituents

Front

How many years is a Senator's term?

Back

6

Front

How many years is a Representative's term?

Back

2

Front

Who approves Presidential Appointments?

Back

United States Senate

Front

Where do bills about taxes and revenue start?

Back

House of Representatives

Front

Once a bill is signed by the president, it becomes what?

Back

a law