U. S. Government Chapter7- Congress at work

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Name the 2 parts of Congress.

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House of Representatives & Senate

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Senators are elected to serve ___ year terms.

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6

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IN WHICH HOUSE CAN BILLS BE INTRODUCED? Options: YOUR HOUSE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE SENATE, BOTH THE HOUSE OF REPS. OR THE SENATE

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BOTH THE HOUSE OF REPS. OR THE SENATE

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Where is the first place a bill goes to in the Senate?

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standing committee

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Formal agreement between 2 or more sovereign states.

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TREATY

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If congress adjourns within 10 days of sending a bill to the white house and the chief executive doesn't act upon it, the measure dies. What is this called? Options: SUPERSEDE, REBUKE, LINE-ITEM VETO, POCKET VETO

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POCKET VETO

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a person who is paid by a lobby or interest group to represent that group’s interests

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lobbyist

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a survey to measure public opinion

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poll

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groups that seeks to promote the interests of the general public

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public interest groups

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What Office now helps Congress follow with the laws it creates? Options: The White House Office, The Office of Compliance, The Congressional Legal Office, The Office of Legislation

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The Office of Compliance