Legislative Branch

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Senators serve

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six-year terms.

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What determines congressional apportionment for each state?

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population

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How often does Congress adjust the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives?

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every 10 years

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In impeachment proceedings, the House may ____________ , but the Senate must ___________ .

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impeach/convict

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Congress may override a presidential veto with a

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two-thirds vote.

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Under the system of checks and balances, how can Congress limit the power of the president?

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can overturn a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote

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Which is an example of a check on congressional power? Options: the power of Congress to declare war, the power of the President to veto a bill, the power of the Supreme Court to try cases between states, the power of the states to collect their own taxes

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the power of the President to veto a bill

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Which official chairs the proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives?

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Speaker of the House

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How many members of the House of Representatives are there?

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435

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What is the term length of a member of the House of Representatives?

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2 years