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1 The Senate The House vs. Photo by Martin Falbisoner

2 vs. THE SENATE DISTINCTIVE POWERS THE HOUSE DISTINCTIVE POWERS 100
“Upper House” Two Per State FEDERAL 6 YEAR TERMS (Insulated) 100 vs. Vice President (Not a Member) UNLIMITED Debate (Filibuster) Impeachment Trial Senatorial Courtesy (Filibuster) Nominations (Majority) (Judicial, Cabinet, Ambassadors) Ratify Treaties (2/3) Photo by Martin Falbisoner

3 Articles of Impeachment Revenue Bills Must Originate HERE
THE SENATE DISTINCTIVE POWERS THE HOUSE DISTINCTIVE POWERS “Upper House” “Lower House” Two Per State Proportional FEDERAL NATIONAL 6 YEAR TERMS (Insulated) 2 YEAR TERMS (Accountable) 100 435 vs. Vice President (Not a Member) Speaker of the House UNLIMITED Debate (Filibuster) LIMITED Debate Impeachment Trial Articles of Impeachment Senatorial Courtesy (Filibuster) Nominations (Majority) (Judicial, Cabinet, Ambassadors) Ratify Treaties (2/3) Revenue Bills Must Originate HERE (The People are represented most directly) Photo by Martin Falbisoner

4 Articles of Impeachment Revenue Bills Must Originate HERE
THE SENATE DISTINCTIVE POWERS THE HOUSE DISTINCTIVE POWERS “Upper House” “Lower House” Two Per State Proportional FEDERAL NATIONAL 6 YEAR TERMS (Insulated) 2 YEAR TERMS (Accountable) 100 435 vs. Vice President (Not a Member) Speaker of the House UNLIMITED Debate (Filibuster) LIMITED Debate Impeachment Trial Articles of Impeachment Senatorial Courtesy (Filibuster) Nominations (Majority) (Judicial, Cabinet, Ambassadors) Ratify Treaties (2/3) Revenue Bills Must Originate HERE (The People are represented most directly) Photo by Martin Falbisoner

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