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

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

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  1. BrainMoves2/26/2014Match 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

  2. Draw a Venn Diagram House of Representatives Senate

  3. Open your book to page 267 • As we read Article 1 of the Constitution, answer the following questions in your Venn Diagram

  4. Article 1, Section 2.1 How long is the term for a member of the House of Representatives? Answer: 2 year term

  5. House of Representatives Senate 2-year terms

  6. Article 1 Section 2.2 How 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)

  7. House of Representatives Senate 2-year terms 25 years old Resident of state they represent U.S. Resident for 7 years

  8. Article 1 Section 2.3 How is the number of Representatives determined? Answer: Based on population = 435

  9. 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

  10. House of Representatives Senate 2-year terms 25 years old U.S. Resident for 7 years Resident of state they represent Number of Reps. based on population = 435 Leader is the Speaker of the House Sole power of impeachment

  11. 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)

  12. 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)

  13. House of Representatives Senate 6-year terms 2-year terms U.S. Resident for 7 years 30 years old 25 years old Number of Reps. based on population = 435 2 Senators from each state Resident of state they represent US VP is President over the Senate Leader is the Speaker of the House Sole power to try all impeachments Sole power of impeachment U.S. Resident for 9 years

  14. 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

  15. House of Representatives Senate 6-year terms 2-year terms 30 years old 25 years old Number of Reps. based on population = 435 2 Senators from each state Resident of state they represent US VP is President over the Senate Leader is the Speaker of the House Sole power to try all impeachments Sole power of impeachment U.S. Resident for 9 years Originate bills Originates bills raising revenue Approves Presidential appointments U.S. Resident for 7 years What are some differences you notice in the qualifications for Representatives and Senators? Why do you think that is?

  16. The President of the Senate is also the _____ _____ of the United States. First Lady Vice President Head Senator Chief Justice

  17. Senators are elected for a term of ___ years. 2 years 4 years 6 years 8 years

  18. Men and women are elected to the House of Representatives for a term length of ________ years. 2 years 4 years 6 years 8 years

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

  20. Which chamber holds the sole power of impeachment? Senate House of Representatives

  21. Which chamber is made up of members based on each state’s population? Senate House of Representatives

  22. Which chamber has the sole power to try all Impeachments? Senate House of Representatives

  23. Which chamber is designed to represent each state equally? Senate House of Representatives

  24. From which chamber do bills raising revenue originate from? Senate House of Representatives

  25. Which chamber requires members to be at least 30 years old? Senate House of Representatives

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