AP GoPo Chapter 4

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For someone to be considered a candidate for the United States Senate, he or she must: I) be at least 30 years old. II) have at least nine years of citizenship. III) residency in the state a senator represents at time of election. IV) pass a literacy test.

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I, II, and III only

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Which of the following is a responsibility of Congress? Setting the federal budget, Appointing federal judges, Enforcing existing legislation, Determining the constitutionality of laws

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Setting the federal budget

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What happens after articles of impeachment have been successfully passed in the House of Representatives?

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A trial is held in the Senate to convict or acquit the accused official.

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According to the table, which of the following pair is the correct comparison between the House of Representatives and the Senate? The House of Representatives: two-year term; The Senate: six-year term

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The House of Representatives has a two-year term, while the Senate has a six-year term.

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According to the map, which state is predicted to gain the most seats in the House of Representatives? Options: Texas, Florida, California, Montana

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Texas

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All of the following are part of the incumbency advantage EXCEPT:
Only the incumbent is automatically placed on the ballot.
Incumbents usually have greater name recognition than their challengers.
Incumbents usually have more money on hand than their challengers.
Incumbents have engaged in constituent services that help them win.

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Only the incumbent is automatically placed on the ballot.

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The only House leadership position created by the Constitution is the

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Speaker of the House

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A Republican member of the House of Representatives who is responsible for the opposition strategy and coordinating party activity in a Democrat-controlled House would be known as the

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House minority leader

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Which body of government has the authority to introduce bills?

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Congress

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When a bill is sent to a committee, one of the first things done by the committee is to hear testimony about the bill and revise the bill. This is called

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a markup session