US Constitution Flashcard

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What are the two parts that make up Congress according to the US Constitution?

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Senate and House of Representatives

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What are the requirements to be a Representative, a Senator, and a President as per the US Constitution?

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Age, citizenship, and residency

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How many Senators are there in the US Senate?

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100

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Who has the power to impeach and who has the power to try an impeached official according to the US Constitution?

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The House impeaches and the Senate tries.

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Who is the President of the Senate as designated by the US Constitution?

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The Vice President

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According to the US Constitution, what are the responsibilities of the Vice President? Options: To manage foreign affairs, To oversee the economy, To preside over the Senate and vote in case of a tie, To enforce federal laws

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To preside over the Senate and vote in case of a tie

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Can a Senator or Representative be kicked out of office if deemed unfit, and how according to the US Constitution?

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Yes, by a two-thirds vote in their respective chamber.

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What is the maximum length of adjournment of Congress while it is in session?

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3 days

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According to the Constitution, who controls the elections of the members of Congress?

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The State Governments

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Can members of Congress be arrested at the Capitol Building during session?

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Yes, but only for treason, felony, and breach of peace