Structure & Powers of Congress

Members of this house of Congress must be at least 25 years old.

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Members of this house of Congress have to be a citizen of the United States for a minimum of 9 years.

• Senate

• House of Representatives

All revenue bills must begin in this house of Congress.

• Senate

• House of Representatives

This power of Congress is contested more than any other.

• Power to regulate commerce

• Power to coin money

• Power to regulate war

• Power to maintain the army and navy

This house in Congress was designed to be more insulated from public opinion by having a longer term in office.

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Why do revenue bills begin in the House of Representatives?

• The House of Representatives is more efficient

• The House of Representatives is seen as closer to the people

• The House of Representatives typically has more members with a finance background

• Revenue bills originate in the Senate

Which house of Congress must be more responsive to the people?

• Senate

• House of Representatives?

Which power of Congress is shared with the president and can often lead to conflict with the Executive Branch?

• Power to regulate commerce

• Power to coin money

• Power to regulate war

• Power to maintain the army and navy

Which house in Congress tries impeachment proceedings?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Which house in Congress determines the president in the event of a tie with the electoral college?

• Senate

• House of Representatives