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| Where does the Congress meet? | Capitol building in Washington, DC |
| What are the requirements to become a Representative? | At least 25 years old, U.S. citizen for 7 years, reside in state elected from |
| What are the requirements to become a Senator? | At least 30 years old, U.S. citizen at least 9 years, reside in the state elected from |
| How many years does a Representative serve? | 2 years |
| How many years does a Senator serve? | 6 years |
| Who is the presiding officer in the House of Representatives? | Speaker of the House |
| Who is the presiding officer in the Senate? | President of the Senate(this is the Vice -President of U.S.) |
| Who is next in power in the Senate behind the President of the Senate? | President Pro Tempore |
| How is the President Pro Tempore chosen? | head senator chosen by fellow senators |
| In what house do bills originate? | in either houses of Congress |
| Most bills originate in committee, where do they go for approval? | A particular house and then to the other house for approval |
| What numbered congress do we currently have? | 113th |
| How long does each term of Congress last? | 2 years(unless President calls a special session) |
| Why are Senate elections staggered so only 1/3 of members can be elected every two years? | so experienced members are always in Senate |
| What is the constituency of a federal senator? | all the voters in the state who voted for them |
| What is the constituency of a federal representative? | all the voters in the specific district that are represented |
