Structure, Role, and Powers (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Type of Congress structure
Type of Congress structure
Bicameral (two chambers)
Number of House members
Number of House members
435
Number of senators
Number of senators
100 (2 per state)
House term length
House term length
2 years
Senate term length
Senate term length
6 years
Connecticut Compromise result
Connecticut Compromise result
Two-chamber system: House (by population) & Senate (equal)
Majority to override presidential veto
Majority to override presidential veto
Two-thirds in both chambers
Senate majority to ratify treaties
Senate majority to ratify treaties
Two-thirds
Impeachment: House vs Senate roles
Impeachment: House vs Senate roles
House impeaches; Senate tries & convicts (2/3 needed)
Minimum age for House member
Minimum age for House member
25 years old