Legislative Branch Test Review

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This house of Congress has 435 members with the number of members based on each state's population.

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House of Representatives

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What are 3 powers only the Senate can exercise?

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Impeachment trial, approve treaties, approve appointments

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Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

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Speaker of the House

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After both houses of Congress pass a bill, it ___________

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is sent to the President for his/her approval and signature

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How long can a senator serve? A representative?

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6 years; 2 years

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What does Congress do?

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Make laws

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Which chamber of Congress has the special duty of having all bills related to raising money, like taxes, in their house? Options: Senate, House of Representatives

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House of Representatives

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Congress's power to coin money is

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an expressed power

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The elastic clause allows Congress to

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stretch its powers to meet new needs

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

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Senate