Legislative Branch (4.1 - 4.3)

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What is the primary function of the Legislative branch as outlined in Article 1 of the Constitution?

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Makes laws

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the Bicameral Congress of the United States? Options: It consists of the Supreme Court and the House of Representatives., It is made up of the President and the Vice President., It is divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate., It includes the Executive and Judicial branches.

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It is divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Front

What is the term used to describe the manipulation of electoral district boundaries for political advantage?

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Gerrymandering

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Which of the following is a power exclusively held by the Senate? The power to impeach federal officials, The power to initiate revenue bills, The power to ratify treaties, The power to elect the President in the case of an electoral college tie

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The power to ratify treaties

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How many houses are there in the U.S. Congress?

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Two

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What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

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6 years

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

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2 years

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Who has the power to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution?

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Congress

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What information will you find in Article 1 of the Constitution?

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Powers of the Legislative Branch

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What is a joint committee?

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A committee that includes members from both the Senate and the House of Representatives.