AP Government Congress Review

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The term bicameralism refers to the

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establishment of two legislative chambers that have different structures and rules

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Which of the following identifies the formal procedure for ending a filibuster? logrolling, pocket veto, cloture, discharge petition

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cloture

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When a Congressman/woman brings home federal money for local projects

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Pork barrel

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Minimum age to be in the House

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25

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Which article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch?

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Article 1

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How can a filibuster be ended? Options: Vote on the bill, Cloture , Majority Leader can end the filibuster, 2/3 vote

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Cloture 

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How can Congress override a Presidential veto? Options: 2/3 vote, Finding veto unconstitutional, 3/4 vote, There is no way to override a veto

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2/3 vote

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The number of representatives in the House of Representatives is determined by what?

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Population

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Which committee in the House of Representatives is an instrument of the majority party to control debate on the floor?

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Rules Committee

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Congress has the power to 

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make laws, borrow money, lay and collect taxes.