U.S. Congress Structure Assessment

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What is the total number of voting members in Congress?

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535

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How many senators represent each state?

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Two

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What is the length of a Senate term?

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6 years

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Who presides over the Senate?

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The Vice President of the United States

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How many voting representatives are in the House of Representatives?

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435

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What is the minimum age requirement to become a Senator?

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35 years

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Which congressional body has the sole power to impeach federal officials?

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The House of Representatives

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How often are House representatives up for reelection?

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Every two years

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What determines the number of representatives each state gets in the House?

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Population

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Which of these is NOT a power of Congress? Declaring war, Pardoning federal criminals, Collecting taxes, Regulating commerce

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Pardoning federal criminals