Legislative Branch Review

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If elected to the House of Representatives, how many years is a term?

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2

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What are the 3 requirements to get into the House of Representatives? Options: 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent; 30 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the state you represent; 25 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent; 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the state you represent.

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25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the state you represent

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How many representatives do states get in the Senate?

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Every state gets 2

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What is the total number of members in the House of Representatives?

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435 total members

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What is the total number of members in the Senate?

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100 total members

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What does Congress rely on to stretch its powers? Options: The enumerated powers, Elastic Clause, Bills of attainder, Ex post facto laws

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Elastic Clause

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The name for a two-house legislature is

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Bicameral

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Congress has the power to 

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make laws, borrow money, lay and collect taxes.

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If elected to the Senate how long would you get to serve for each term?

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6 years

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If a tie occurs in the Electoral College, this part of Congress elects the President.

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House of Representatives