BrainMoves 2/26/2014 Match the word to the correct definition 1. Legislate A. a written document that is or may become a law 2. Legislator B. Lawmaking 3. Legislative C. Lawmaking body 4. Legislation D. a person who makes laws 5. Legislature E. To make laws
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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.
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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.