US Govt 5427 Final Exam Review

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According to the Constitution, the duty of Congress is to –

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make the laws

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The Legislative Branch is addressed in the U.S. Constitution in -

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Article I

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Which compromise called for a bicameral legislature: one house with equal representation and the other house with representation based on population?

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Connecticut Compromise (“Great Compromise”)}}

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Representation in the House of Representatives is based on -

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the state’s population

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Which of the following people is chosen by the majority party and presides over the U.S. House of Representatives? President pro tempore, Vice-President, Speaker of the House, President

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Speaker of the House

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House of Representative members are elected to serve a term of –

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two years

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How old must one be to run for the House of Representatives?

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25

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Which of the following is a power given only to the House of Representatives? Approving presidential appointments, Approving treaties, Electing a Vice President if there is a tie in the Electoral College, Writing articles of impeachment

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Writing articles of impeachment

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When a bill differs between the House and Senate, which group will attempt to reach a compromise between the two versions?

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Conference Committee

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Which statement about the Senate is true? Options: It has two members from each state. Its members are chosen by state legislatures. Each member represents one congressional district. Seats are apportioned among the states to their according populations.

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It has two members from each state.