Congress Basics

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Senate= ?

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2 per state

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Bicameral=

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There are two houses of Congress

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House of Representatives=
Senate= 2 per state
What is the basis for representation in the House of Representatives?

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Based off of state population

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Both Houses of Congress must pass a Bill for it to become a law. True or False

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True

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30 years old
Serve 6 year terms
Represent your whole State=

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Senate

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Serve 2 year terms, Must be 25 years old, Represent your district...

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House of Representatives

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A proposed law that has yet to be passed.

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Bill

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1- Bill is introduced
2-Sent to committee
3-?
4-Voted on by House and Senate
5-Sent to President

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Debated by both House and Senate

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What happens after a bill is introduced, sent to committee, debated, and voted on by the House and Senate?

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Sent to President to Sign or Veto.

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Powers NOT listed in the constitution that Congress can do to carry out their duties

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Implied Powers