Worksheet 2: Two Houses of Congress

Term of office for the Senate

6 years

Officers of the Senate

President of the Senate, President Pro Tempora

Officers of the House

Speaker of the House

In the Constitution as it originally passed, the population, for the purpose of _____ and ____ is the sum of the total population of ____ plus 3/5 of the ____.

Taxation, representation, free people, slaves

Qualifications for House

25 years old, citizen for 7 years, living in the state they're running for

Qualifications for Senate

30 years old, citizen for 9 years, living in the state they're running for

Impeachment Powers of House

1. Can kick other members of House out 2. Write articles of impeachment, vote on them, send to the Senate

Impeachment Powers of Senate

1. Can kick out other senators 2. Senator trial with chief of Supreme Court

Term of office for House of Representatives

2 years

Number of members from each state (House, senate)

Depends on population, 2

Current election method (House, senate)

Direct election

Past election method (House, senate)

Direct election, appointed by the State Legislature

Who is the President of the Senate?

Vice President