Legislature Branch of Government

Age Requirement of House Representatives

• 20

• 30

• 25

You must be a US Citizen to become a member of Senate or House of Representatives

• True

• False

You must be a US Citizen for 9 years to run for Senate.

• True

• False

What did the 17th Amendment do?

• Give right to vote

• Direct Election of Senators

• Direct Election of House of Representative members

• Allow treaties

Terms of Office for Senate

• 100 members (per state)

• Elected to 6 year terms

• Elected 2 year terms

• Based on state population

House of Representatives can:

• Hold impeachment trials

• Impeach public officials

• Choose Presidents

• Choose Vice Presidents

The 16th Amendment gave power to Congress to lay and collect taxes on incomes.

• True

• False

When can a bill be sent to the President?

• Once both chambers vote on the Final bill.

• When the bill is an idea.

• The President makes and enforces them.

• The people can pass them themselves.

Which are Joint Committees?

• Economic

• Veterans Affair

• Armed Services

• The Library

Who has the most power in the House due to having most votes?

• "Whips"

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Leader

• Minority Leader