The Legislative Branch

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Why is the congressional committee system important?

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because committees determine which legislation is put to a vote by the full Congress

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Which words correctly complete the Venn diagram? To become an elected official, a person must...

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meet qualifications depending on location

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This is a list of federal legislative powers. Which power completes the list? ratify amendments, create sales tax, declare war, determine local zoning

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declare war

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What is the purpose of legislative appointment confirmation?

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It serves as a check on the executive branch.

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This is a map of the United States showing the number of U.S. Representatives from each state. How are the numbers in each state on the map determined?

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the population of the state

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What is the purpose of a conference committee?

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to settle differences in legislation that has passed both chambers

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What do many state legislatures have that the U.S. Congress does not?

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term limits

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This is a list of laws. Which law would be enacted by a town council? A law determining parking regulations. A law dealing with intrastate trade. A law concerning the coinage of money. A law establishing foreign commerce treaties.

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A law determining parking regulations.

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What does the Elastic Clause allow Congress to do?

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make new laws as necessary

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This is a list of requirements to serve in the U.S. Senate: registered with the Selective Service Board, college education, no criminal record, resident of the state to be represented.

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resident of the state to be represented