USG_Legislative Branch Readings

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What are the two chambers of Congress?

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Senate and House of Representatives

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What is the term length for a member of the Senate?

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6 years

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Which chamber of Congress is responsible for initiating revenue bills?

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House of Representatives

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What role does the Speaker of the House play in Congress?

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Guiding legislative agendas

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What is gerrymandering?

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Drawing district boundaries to favor one party

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What is the purpose of a conference committee in Congress?

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To resolve differences between House and Senate versions of a bill

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What is a key challenge faced by Congress due to increased polarization?

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Gridlock

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What is the primary role of Congress as established by Article I of the U.S. Constitution? Options: Making laws, representing the people, and overseeing the executive branch; Conducting foreign policy and negotiating treaties; Appointing Supreme Court justices; Managing the federal budget

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Making laws, representing the people, and overseeing the executive branch

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Which chamber of Congress has the exclusive power to initiate revenue bills?

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House of Representatives

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What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

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Two years