Legislative Branch

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After a bill is introduced in either the House or Senate, what is the next step? Options: It goes to the President to be signed into law., It goes to the Standing Committee., It goes to the Conference Committee., It goes to the other chamber of Congress for a vote.

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It goes to the Standing Committee.

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Where can a bill be filibustered?

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The Senate

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How long can a senator serve?

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6 years

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Reapportionment of house seats is based on what? Options: State Size, State Population, Number of Political Districts, The number of chairs in the room

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State Population

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Gerrymandering changes political districts to favor who?

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Political Parties

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Who creates the boundaries of US Congressional districts?

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State Legislature using Census info.

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What happens after the President vetoes a bill? Options: The Supreme Court can vote the bill into law, The bill becomes law, The bill is dead, Congress can override it with a 2/3 vote

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Congress can override it with a 2/3 vote

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What is one thing that does not happen in the Standing Committee? A bill can be voted into law, A bill can be killed, A bill can be accepted and sent to floor action, A bill can be accepted with changes and sent to floor action

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A bill can be voted into law

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What is the purpose of the Conference Committee?

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Members of the House and Senate come together to determine a compromise between the House and Senate versions of a bill.

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What is the primary purpose of the Legislative Branch?

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To write laws.