Legislative Branch Flashcards - 2024

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What is the term of office for a member of the House of Representatives?

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2 years

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What are the qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives?

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At least 25 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, legal resident of the state

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What is the purpose of reapportionment?

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To determine the number of representatives each state will have

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What is gerrymandering?

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The process of redrawing congressional district boundaries for political advantage

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Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?

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The Vice President

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What is the role of the majority leader in the Senate?

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To steer the party's bills through the Senate

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Minimum number of members needed for official legislative action in the House?

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218 members

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What role does the Rules Committee play in the legislative process of the House?

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To set the terms for debate and amendments on the House floor

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What is the procedure for bringing a bill to the floor in the Senate? Options: Unanimous consent, Approval from the Speaker of the House, Approval from the President, Approval from the majority leader

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Unanimous consent

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What is a filibuster?

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A tactic to prevent a bill from coming to a final vote in the Senate