AP U.S. Government and Politics / Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government
2.1 Congress: The Senate and the House of Representatives
Notes
- House: 435 members, 2-year terms, based on population; starts revenue bills; impeaches.
- Senate: 100 members, 6-year terms; confirms appointments, ratifies treaties, holds impeachment trials.
Practice
Revenue bills must start in the:
Closest to the people.
The Senate's unique power:
Two-thirds vote.
House members serve terms of:
Frequent elections.
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