House of Representatives: Must have been a US citizen for 7 years, Must be 25 years old to serve in this part of Congress, The Speaker of the House is the Leader of this part of Congress, Has 435 members and its membership is based on population, Nancy Pelosi holds the top leadership position in part of Congress, Tim Burchett represents the 2nd TN Congressional district in this part of Congress, TN has 9 representatives in this part of Congress, Each member has a 2 year term, Senate: Must have been a US citizen for 9 years, Must be 30 years old to serve in this part of Congress, The Vice President call meetings of this part of Congress to order, Has 100 members and membership based on equal representation, Confirms Presidential nominations of judges, cabinet decisions, and other governmental positions , The President Pro Tempore is part of this house of Congress, Bill Hagerty and Marsha Blackburn represent TN in the part of Congress , Each member holds a 6 year term, Expressed Powers: Commerce, Immigration reform, Maintain the army and navy, Power to tax, Power to coin money, Creating the federal courts below the Supreme Court, Can create post offices, Implied Powers: Instituting draft, Creating the IRS, Managing the air force and space force, Creating a minimum wage, Regulating firearms,

Congressional Power and Qualifications

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