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Can you determine whether each fact applies to the House of Representatives (H) or Senate (S)?

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Hint	(H)ouse or (S)enate?
Based on population
Power to impeach (begin impeachment process)
Made up of 100 members
Must be at least 25 years old to serve
Power to confirm presidential appointments
Satisfied the Virginia Plan
Elected for six year term; 1/3 up for re-election every two years
All revenue bills must originate here
Led by the Speaker of the ________
'Upper House,' seen as more elite
Satisfied the New Jersey Plan
Power to ratify treaties
Elected for two-year terms
Power to remove an impeached official from office through a trial
'Lower House,' seen as closer to the people
Made up of 435 members
Led by the President of the _______; President pro Tempore in their absence
Members able to filibuster
Rules Committee determines how long debate lasts
Must be at least 9 years a citizen before serving
Based on population
Power to impeach (begin impeachment process)
Made up of 100 members
Must be at least 25 years old to serve
Power to confirm presidential appointments
Satisfied the Virginia Plan
Elected for six year term; 1/3 up for re-election every two years
All revenue bills must originate here
Led by the Speaker of the ________
'Upper House,' seen as more elite
Satisfied the New Jersey Plan
Power to ratify treaties
Elected for two-year terms
Power to remove an impeached official from office through a trial
'Lower House,' seen as closer to the people
Made up of 435 members
Led by the President of the _______; President pro Tempore in their absence
Members able to filibuster
Rules Committee determines how long debate lasts
Must be at least 9 years a citizen before serving

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