Legislative Branch Practice

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What is the total membership in the Senate?

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100

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How many representatives does each state have in the Senate?

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2

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How are the number of representatives for each state determined in the House of Representatives?

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Based on Population

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How many years of citizenship are required to be a Representative?

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7 years

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What is the process of determining representatives through census and reapportionment?

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Conducting a national survey and adjusting the number of representatives based on population changes.

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How long is a Congressional Term?

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2 years

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How many sessions are in one term?

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2 sessions

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Fill in the blank: President Pro Tempore: ____________________

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President Pro Tempore

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What is the role of the Standing Committee?

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To oversee government operations

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Which of the following are considered the Sovereign Powers of Congress? Options: Power to tax and spend for the defense and general welfare of the U.S., Power to declare war, Power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the states, All of the above

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All of the above