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BrainMoves 2/26/2014 Match the word to the correct definition. 1. LegislateA. a written document that is or may become a law 2. LegislatorB. Lawmaking 3. LegislativeC. Lawmaking body 4. LegislationD. a person who makes laws 5. LegislatureE. To make laws. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
Originatebills
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?