Answers
Who is the voice of the people? -
✅Congress
What is the branch of government closest to the people? -
✅Congress
How many years is a term of a member of the House? -
✅2 years
How many members are in the senate? -
✅100
How many members are in the house? -
✅435
What are the qualifications to be a member of Senate? -
✅1. at least 30 years of age
2. Citizen of the US for 9 years
3. Resident of state
What are the qualification to be a member of the House? -
✅1. at least 25 years of age
2. Citizen of the US for 7 years
3. Resident of State
Why is it important to have an age restriction for the Senate and House? -
✅To have maturity and life experience
, How many years is a term for senators? -
✅6 years
What are the functions of Congress? -
✅1. Spending money
2. Impeachment
Congress has what type of Districts? -
✅Single member districts
Elections for the Houses are based on what? -
✅State-based
While in session, the House members have immunity from/for what? -
✅Immunity from arrest, immunity for speech and debate
What is the section 8 powers? -
✅Necessary and proper clause - whatever Congress has to do, they have the power to carry that
out (ex. IRS)
How many people are averaged per district that the House represents? -
✅700,000 people/district
Every state is guaranteed how many seats in the House? -
✅1
What states only have 1 seat in the House? -
✅Alaska, Delaware, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wyoming
What are the 5 delegates from the protected territories that are excluded? -
✅1. American Somoa