ARTICLE 1,

SENATORS

• Each state can have 2 senators.
• They each have one vote.
• Before 1913 people could not directly vote for senators.
• Senators are divided into 3 groups.
• Vice president rules over the senate, but may only vote to break a tie.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A SENATOR

• Must be 30 years old or more.
• Citizen for 9 years.
• Resident from state they are running for.

CHAPTER 1,

BILLS

• Bills that raise money must originate in the house.
• When bill is passed it is sent to the president.

THE PRESIDENT CAN...

• Sign the bill.
• Veto (turn down) the bill.
• Allow bill to become a law without signing.
• The president can fource the law, along with the bill.