Legislative Branch

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What are the 3 branches of government?

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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What are the two houses in our legislative branch?

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House of Representatives and Senate

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How many senators are in every state?

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2

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The number of representatives in the House is based on

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state population

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What is the system called that allows each branch to maintain the appropriate amount of power?

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checks and balances

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What is the age requirement for the House of Representatives?

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25

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What is the age requirement for the Senate?

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30

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How long is the term for the House of Representatives?

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2 years

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How long is the term for a senator?

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6 years

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An incumbent is a candidate that is already in office and is running for re-election.

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True