Congress

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Compensation for senators is: set by the President., higher than for representatives., the same as for representatives., set by the Constitution.

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the same as for representatives.

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In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court:

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upheld the doctrine of implied powers.

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According to the Constitution, who has the sole power to impeach the President?

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The House of Representatives

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The main way to end a filibuster is by

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invoking the Cloture Rule.

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Which qualification for House members is NOT in the Constitution? Options: must be at least 25 years old, must have been a citizen for at least seven years, must live in the district being represented, must live in the State from which chosen

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must live in the district being represented

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When a bill is introduced in the House, it is FIRST: given to the Rules Committee., debated by the full House., given a number and title., read aloud in full.

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given a number and title.

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All of the following are differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate EXCEPT: length of term, size of the membership, size of constituency.

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method of election.

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Committee chairpersons usually are chosen: on the basis of seniority., by the presiding officers., on the basis of ability., by the whips.

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on the basis of seniority.

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In the Vice President's absence, the presiding officer of the Senate is the

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president pro tempore.

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Bills are introduced in the Senate by

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individual senators.