How long is a term in the house?2 yearsHow long is a term in the senate?6 yearsWhat is representation based upon in the house?Population (Virginia Plan)What is representation based upon in the senate?Equal representation (2/state)(New Jersey Plan)What qualifications do members of the house require?25+ years. Citizen for 7 years. Resident of the state they are representing.What qualifications do members of the senate require?30+ years. Citizen for 9 years. Resident of the state they are representing.How many members are in the house?435How many members are in the senate100Area represented in the house?320million people in US. 735000 averageArea represented in the senate?Entire StateImpeachment process in the houseBring the charges (218 votes)Impeachment process in the senateDecide if they are removed from the office (67 votes)Presidential election process in the HouseElects the president if no majority through Electoral collegePresidential election process in the senateelects the vice president if no majority through Electoral collegeWhat party is the house currently controlled by?<span>Republican</span>
The ability to retry cases of lower courts is Appellate Jurisdiction. But for a same level court to re-open and examine a case is Secondary Jurisdiction.
