Legislative Branch 5.1 (Standard 8a-e)

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How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

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435

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What is the minimum age requirement for a Representative according to the Constitution?

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25 years

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How many years must a Senator have been a citizen of the United States before being elected?

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9 years

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Senators are elected for how many years?

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6 years

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How often are elections held for the House of Representatives?

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Every 2 years

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What is the minimum age requirement for a Senator according to the Constitution?

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30 years

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According to the Constitution, how is the number of Senators per state determined?

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Two Senators from each state

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What fraction of the Senate is up for election every two years?

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One-third

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What did the 17th amendment change about the election of senators?

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It allowed senators to be elected directly by the people.

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How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

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435