Flashcard on the Legislative Branch of the United States

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How many members are there in the Senate?

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100

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Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

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Speaker of the House

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What is the term length for a member of the Senate?

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6 years

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What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the Senate?

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30 years old

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What is the legislative branch of the United States government also known as?

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Congress

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What are the shared powers of the House and the Senate?

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Declaring war, approving the federal budget, proposing amendments

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Who confirms presidential appointments, including judges and cabinet members? Options: The House, The Senate, Both the House and the Senate, The President

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The Senate

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What must both the House and the Senate agree on?

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Declaring war

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What is a shared power of both the House and the Senate? Options: Approving treaties, Proposing amendments to the Constitution, Holding impeachment trials, Confirming presidential appointments

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Proposing amendments to the Constitution

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Which body has the exclusive power to approve treaties?

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The Senate