How long do members of Congress serve?

Representatives serve two-year terms and senators serve six-year terms. About one third of Senate seats are up for election every two years.

How old do you have to be to serve in Congress?

A representative must be at least 25 years old and a citizen for at least 7 years. A senator must be at least 30 years old and a citizen for at least 9 years. Both must live in the state they represent.

6th Grade How Laws Are Made Worksheets

Ages 11-12 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Laws are made when a bill passes both houses of Congress and is signed by the president or survives a veto. These worksheets hold 2 sheets for 6th grade, each with an answer key. How a Bill Becomes a Law Flowchart follows one bill about safer bike paths through eight steps. Congress, the House and the Senate has students chart the two houses and solve problems about seats and terms. The flowchart sheet practices D2.Civ.5.6-8.

6th Grade Social Studies Three Branches and Checks How laws are made Clear All

Congress, the House and the Senate

Grade6th Grade

TopicThree Branches and Checks

How a Bill Becomes a Law Flowchart

Grade6th Grade

TopicThree Branches and Checks

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Frequently Asked Questions

The flowchart has eight steps. The bill is introduced, a committee studies it, the House votes and the Senate votes. A conference committee writes one version if needed, the bill goes to the president, the president signs or vetoes it, and Congress can override a veto.

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