LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

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The job of the Legislative Branch is to

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make the laws

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The U.S. House of Representatives

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gives representation from each state based on population size

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How can the Legislative Branch check and balance the Executive Branch?

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Declaring legislation unconstitutional

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Which of the following is NOT a power of the Legislative Branch?

• Determine Rules for Citizenship
• Make Treaties
• Print and Coin Money
• Declare War

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Make Treaties

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Requirements to be elected to Congress EXCEPT:

• be a natural-born citizen
• residency in the state and/or district you represent
• minimum age requirement
• minimum citizenship requirement

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be a natural-born citizen

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Senators are elected for what length of term?

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6 years

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One power that is specific to the House of Representatives is:

• initiating all bills that deal with money
• approving Supreme Court appointments
• approving treaties
• overriding a presidential veto

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initiating all bills that deal with money

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When voting for a bill, Congressman should take all of the following into account EXCEPT:

• constituents wants/needs
• the views of their political parties
• the impact on other countries
• information provided by special interest groups and lobbyists

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the impact on other countries

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What is a supermajority?

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67%

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During the step of a bill becoming a law, clauses are added and removed from a bill.

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deliberation