Legislative Branch

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How long is a Senator's term?

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6 year terms

Front

What determines congressional apportionment for each state?

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Population

Front

When the House and Senate wish to do business together, they hold a: bicameral Congress, general election, joint session, press conference

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joint session

Front

Congress may override a presidential veto with a

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2/3 vote

Front

To run for senator, you must:

• be at least 25 years old
• be at least 30 years old
• have been a US Citizen for fifteen years
• have a law degree

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be at least 30 years old

Front

Which branch of government can declare war? Options: All three branches, Executive branch, Legislative branch, Judicial branch

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Legislative branch

Front

After being introduced on the floor, a bill moves to:
- the appropriate standing committee
- floor debate
- the president's desk
- a roll-call vote

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the appropriate standing committee

Front

A twenty-eight-year-old citizen could be elected to which house of Congress?

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only to the House of Representatives

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What qualification do both houses of congress have in common?

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Members must live in the state they represent.

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This house of Congress has 100 members and includes only 2 from each state.

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Senate