Article I: The Legislative Branch

The legislative branch is composed of…

the Senate and the House of Representatives, together forming Congress

The Powers of Congress

pass laws, coin money, declare war, impeach a government official

impeach

to remove a government official from office

term

the length of time a government official is allowed to serve before re-election or replacement

Members per state for the House of Representatives

based on population size

Length of term for the House of Representatives

two years

Minimum age for the House of Representatives

25 years old

Years required to be a citizen for the House of Representatives

7 years of US citizenship

Members per state for the Senate

2 members per state

Length of term for the Senate

6 years long

Minimum age for the Senate

30 years old

Years of being a US citizen required for the Senate

9 years of US citizenship