brainmoves 2/26/2014 match the word to the correct definition

BrainMoves 2/26/2014Match the word to the correct definition

1. Legislate A. a written document that is or

may become a law2. Legislator B. Lawmaking3. Legislative C. Lawmaking body4. Legislation D. a person who makes laws5. Legislature E. To make laws

Draw a Venn DiagramSenateHouse of Representatives

Open your book to page 267

• As we read Article 1 of the Constitution, answer the following questions in your Venn Diagram

Article 1, Section 2.1

How long is the term for a member of the House of Representatives?

Answer: 2 year term

SenateHouse of Representatives

2-year terms

Article 1 Section 2.2How old must a Representative be?

Answer: 25 years old

How long must they be a citizen?Answer: 7 years

Where must they live?In the state they represent (This is required of both Representatives and Senators. Write this in the intersection of both circles)

25 years old

2-year terms

Resident of state they represent

House of Representatives Senate

U.S. Resident for 7 years

Article 1 Section 2.3

How is the number of Representatives determined?

Answer: Based on population = 435

Article 1 Section 2.5

Who does the House of Representatives choose as their leader?

Answer: Leader is the Speaker of the House

What does the House of Representatives have sole power over?

Answer: Impeachment

25 years old

2-year terms

Resident of state they represent

House of Representatives Senate

Number of Reps. based on population = 435

Leader is the Speaker of the House

Sole power of impeachment

U.S. Resident for 7 years

Article 1 Section 3: Senate

How many senators from each state? Answer: 2 (Section 3.1)

How many years may each Senator serve?

Answer: 6 (Section 3.1)

Article 1 Section 3: Senate

How old must a Senator be?Answer: 30 years old (Section 3.3)

How long must a Senator have been a resident of the United States?

Answer: 9 years (Section 3.3)

Who is the leader of the Senate?

Answer: The Vice President of the United States (Section 3.4)

What sole power does the Senate have?

Answer: To try all impeachments (Section 3.6)

25 years old

2-year terms

Resident of state they represent

House of Representatives Senate

Number of Reps. based on population = 435

Leader is the Speaker of the House

Sole power of impeachment

2 Senators from each state

6-year terms

30 years old

US VP is President over the Senate

Sole power to try all impeachments

U.S. Resident for 7 years

U.S. Resident for 9 years

A few more things you should know…

• Bills for raising revenue must originate from the House

• The Senate approves presidential appointments (ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members.

• Bills may start in either chamber

25 years old

2-year terms

Resident of state they represent

House of Representatives Senate

Number of Reps. based on population = 435

Leader is the Speaker of the House

Sole power of impeachment

2 Senators from each state

6-year terms

30 years old

US VP is President over the Senate

Sole power to try all impeachments

Originates bills raising revenue Approves Presidential appointments

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U.S. Resident for 7 years

U.S. Resident for 9 years

What are some differences you notice in the qualifications for Representatives and Senators? Why do you think that is?

The President of the Senate is also the __________ of the United States.

A.First LadyB.Vice PresidentC.Head SenatorD.Chief Justice

Senators are elected for a term of ___ years.

A.2 yearsB.4 yearsC.6 yearsD.8 years

Men and women are elected to the House of Representatives for a term length of ________ years.

A. 2 yearsB. 4 yearsC. 6 yearsD. 8 years

The ____________ approves a person to be a Supreme Court Justice or head of a department, after the President nominates them.

A.House of RepresentativesB.CongressC.Supreme CourtD.Senate

Which chamber holds the sole power of impeachment?

A.SenateB.House of Representatives

A.SenateB.House of Representatives

Which chamber is made up of members based on each state’s population?

A.SenateB.House of Representatives

Which chamber has the sole power to try allImpeachments?

A.SenateB.House of Representatives

Which chamber is designed to represent each state equally?

A.SenateB.House of Representatives

From which chamber do bills raising revenue originate from?

A.SenateB.House of Representatives

Which chamber requires members to be at least 30 years old?