Legislative Branch

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Senators serve

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6 year terms

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The bicameral structure of Congress arose from

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a disagreement about representation at the Constitutional Convention.

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Why are senators' terms staggered?

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to shield the Senate from sudden shifts in public opinion

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What determines congressional apportionment for each state? Options: Gerrymandering, Political parties, Population, Registered voters

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Population

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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

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Congress's power to coin money is

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an enumerated power

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The Constitution gives Congress the right to impeach whom? Options: any member of Congress involved in serious wrongdoing, any official involved in serious wrongdoing, only federal judges, only the president

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any official involved in serious wrongdoing

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Congress may override a presidential veto with a

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2/3 vote

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To run for senator, you must

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be at least 30 years old

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What is one of the three main sources of ideas for bills?

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special-interest groups