The Legislative Branch

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Senators serve

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6 year terms

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To run for senator, you must: be at least 25 years old, be at least 30 years old, have been a US Citizen for fifteen years, have a law degree.

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be at least 30 years old

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What qualification do both houses of congress have in common? Options: Members must be born in the United States, Members must be at least 30 years old, Members must graduate from college, Members must live in the state they represent.

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Members must live in the state they represent.

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How frequently does the Census happen?

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10 years

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How long must you have been a citizen to be a senator?

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9 years

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How long do members of the House of Representatives serve, or what is their term length?

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2 years

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The Elastic Clause or "Necessary and Proper" clause gives Congress which type of powers?

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implied

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Gerrymandering is:

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When district boundaries are drawn in order to benefit the party in power and help it stay in power

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The most powerful member of the House of Representatives is the

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Speaker of the House

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The tactic for delaying a vote until a bill's sponsor withdraws the measure is called

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filibuster