Which of the following is true? Both the House and Senate are based on population. Neither the House nor Senate are based on population. The House is based on population while the Senate is not. The Senate is based on population while the House is not.

The House is based on population while the Senate is not.

What is the purpose of lawmaking?

for elected officials to make laws for their constituents

Which of the following is a true statement about how a bill becomes a law? A bill must be introduced in the Senate. A bill becoming a law is an easy process. The President can either sign a bill into law or veto it. A bill must be introduced in the House of Representatives.

The President can either sign a bill into law or veto it.

To run for the US SENATE a person must be allow the following EXCEPT . . . 30 years old, a citizen of the US for 9 years, Live in the state they are running for office, a citizen of the US for 7 years.

a citizen of the US for 7 years.

Seats in the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are apportioned by . . .

The most recent Census (meaning state population to decides)

A filibuster can be defined as . . .

Unlimited debate on a Senate bill

What happens if there is a tie in the Senate after they vote?

the Vice-President breaks the tie

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A person running for the House of Representatives has to be

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25 years old

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The Elected Leader of the House of Representatives is the

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Speaker of the House

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A person running for the US Senate has to be

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30 years old

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What is the present membership of the US House of Representatives?

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435

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What is the present membership of the US Senate?

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100

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Congress is referred to as a bicameral body because it has

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2 parts

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Each state has how many Senators?

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2

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