Flashcard on the Constitution and Congress

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Why does the Constitution provide for a bicameral Congress?

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As a compromise between representation by population and equal representation

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What is the difference between a term and a session of Congress?

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A term is two years, and a session is one year.

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In which situation might the President call a special session of Congress? Options: During a national holiday, In response to a national emergency, At the start of a new fiscal year, When Congress is in recess

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In response to a national emergency

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What does the term "bicameral" refer to?

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A legislature made up of two houses

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What is the definition of a "term" in the context of the U.S. Congress?

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The two-year period during which the U.S. Congress meets

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How many sessions are there in each term of the U.S. Congress?

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Two

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What does the term "convene" mean?

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To begin

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What does it mean to "adjourn" a session of Congress?

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To suspend operations until the next session

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What is a "recess" in the context of Congress?

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A temporary suspension of business

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Who has the power to "prorogue" a session of Congress?

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The President