house of representatives

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

435

What role does the House of Representative have in the impeachment process?

It brings charges against an official to remove the person from office

The person who has the job of maintaining order in the House is the

Speaker of the House.

What is the hierarchy in the structure of the House?

The Speaker is at the top, and the members are at the bottom.

What happens first when a bill is introduced in the House?

The bill is assigned to a committee, who looks into it and recommends changes.

What is the last step in the lawmaking process?

The president has to sign it.

Which statement describes joint committees?

They contain members from both major political parties.

Based on its role as outlined in the US Constitution, which function is most commonly carried out by the House of Representatives?

creating laws

What is the proper order for how a bill passes through the House?

submission, hearing, debate, vote

How long is a representative's term of office?

two years