Legislative Branch PreTest

Front

Who presides over the House of Representatives?

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Speaker of the House

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Who presides over the Senate?

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Vice President

Front

You must be how old to serve in Senate?

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30

Front

You must be how old to serve in the House of Representatives?

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25

Front

How many Representatives serve in the United States House of Representatives?

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435

Front

A term of Congress lasts for ____ year(s), while a session of Congress lasts for ____ year(s)

Back

2;1

Front

A _____________ happens when actions are taken by a senator or group of senators to prevent a bill from coming to a final vote. The usual tactic is to speak for a very long time.

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Filibuster

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Population count used to determine representation

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Census

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Members of the House of Representatives are elected to __ year terms.

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2

Front

The Constitution states that there must be this many number of representatives in the

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Doesn't give a specific number