U.S. Government Structure and Processes

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What are the age requirements for a Senator AND a House of Representatives member?

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A Senator must be at least 30 years old, and a House member must be at least 25 years old.

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What are the residency requirements for a Senator AND a House of Representatives member?

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A Senator must be a resident of the state they represent, and a House member must also be a resident of the state they represent.

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What are the citizenship requirements for a Senator AND a House of Representatives member?

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A Senator must be a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, and a House member must be a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years.

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How long are the terms for a Senator AND a House of Representatives member?

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Senators serve 6-year terms, while House members serve 2-year terms.

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What are expressed powers? Provide two examples for the legislative branch.

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Expressed powers are those specifically listed in the Constitution. Examples include the power to levy taxes and the power to regulate commerce.

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What are implied powers? Provide two examples for the legislative branch.

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Implied powers are those not explicitly stated but necessary to implement expressed powers. Examples include the power to create a national bank and the power to establish a military draft.

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Who presides over the House of Representatives?

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The Speaker of the House presides over the House of Representatives.

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Who presides over the Senate?

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The Vice President of the United States presides over the Senate.

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Provide two ways a bill can die inside Congress. This DOES NOT include any form of presidential veto.

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A bill can die by being tabled in committee or by failing to receive a majority vote in either the House or Senate.

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What is re-apportionment?

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Re-apportionment is the process of redistributing seats in the House of Representatives based on population changes.