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Representatives are elected by the voters of each state. Representatives elect the Speaker of the House from its membership. The Speaker of the House presides over the meetings. Representatives have legal immunity that protects them from anything they write or say while in office. The size of the hosue determined by the state’s population; each state has at least one.
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Age : 25 years old Citizenship: 7 years Residence: In state that elects him/her Length of term: 2 years Impeachment Power: Brings charges What vote is necessary to get impeachment? Majority Introduction of Bills: Can introduce any legislation Passage of Bills: Majority vote for identical bill as Senate
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Can approve or reject treaties Can approve or reject certain Presidential nominations for government office. Elected by voters in each state. Only duty of the Vice President is the President of the Senate; can vote only in a tie. Senators have legal immunity.
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Age: 30 Citizenship: 9 years Residence: In state that elects him/her Length of Term: 6 years Impeachment Power: Tries person What vote in necessary to get impeachment? 2/3 Introduction of Bills: Can introduce any legislation except dealing with money Passage of Bills: Majority vote for identical bill as House
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