biofilm A slime-enclosed community of bacterial colonies that is very difficult to eradicate even with the most powerful antibiotics or sterilizing systems. Biofilms can occur on any body surface, on teeth (as dental plaque), medical equipment, medical tubing, contact lenses and elsewhere.
Either Congress or the states can propose an amendment to the Constitution. 1  Both houses of Congress must propose the amendment with a two-thirds vote. This is how all current amendments have been offered. 2  Two-thirds of the state legislatures must call on Congress to hold a constitutional convention.
Article 1 of the Constitution of the United States provides for a Congress of elected officials made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Congress has the responsibility of organizing the executive and judicial branches, raising revenue, declaring war, and making the laws necessary to execute these powers. candidate must be at least 25 years old, a citizen of the United States for at least 7 years and live in the state you wish to represent. If you are considering running for the Senate, the requirements are 30 years old and citizen for at least 9 years and must live in the state you wish to represent. Ad. 1  2 Edit step.