Flashcards on the Legislative Branch

Front

Another name for the Legislative Branch

Back

Congress

Front

The two houses in the Legislative Branch

Back

The House of Representatives and the Senate

Front

Three qualifications to serve in the House

Back

1. At least 25 years old 2. U.S. citizen for 7 years 3. Resident of the state they represent

Front

Person who runs the meetings in the House

Back

The Speaker of the House

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Current number of representatives in the House

Back

435 representatives

Front

Number of representatives California sends to the House

Back

52 representatives

Front

Number of Senators in the Senate

Back

100 Senators

Front

Three qualifications to serve in the Senate

Back

1. At least 30 years old 2. U.S. citizen for 9 years 3. Resident of the state they represent

Front

Powers granted to Congress

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1. Make laws 2. Declare war 3. Regulate commerce 4. Control taxing and spending policies

5. 5. Post Office

6. 6. Establish a military

7. 7. coin money

8. 8. Naturalization

Front

Person who runs the meetings in the Senate

Back

The Vice President of the United States