The Legislative Branch Flashcard

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Your local Congressional Representative is a member of: the House of Representatives, the Supreme Court, the Senate, the Knights Templar

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the House of Representatives

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The U.S. Senators from Illinois are:

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Durbin and Duckworth

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In order for a bill to become a law it must pass by at least __________ of both of the houses.

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60%

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The number of Representatives (House) per state is:

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always based upon the population

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Who must approve the President’s appointments?

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The Senate

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The U.S. Congress' main job?

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Checks the Executive and Judicial Branches and makes laws

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The leader is called the Speaker of the House

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The House of Representatives

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Has two members:

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The Senate

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Must be at least 25 years old

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The House of Representatives

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Where a bill is created

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Both