FLASHCARDZIZZ: Legislative Branch SSCG8

Front

The House of Representatives is made up of how many members?

Back

435

Front

Who is the President of the Senate?

Back

Vice-President

Front

ALL revenue bills must originate in what?

Back

House of Representatives

Front

The intent of the Founders was to design a legislature.

Back

bicameral

Front

The ratification of what amendment placed the election of senators in the hands of the American citizens?

Back

17th

Front

What is the term limit for members of the House of Representatives?

Back

2 years

Front

Lobbyists, those individuals who lobby, are usually connected to what?

Back

special interest groups

Front

What is one negative aspect of lobbying?

Back

The special interest groups that have the most money are often the groups that have legislation drafted and passed in their favor.

Front

The President Pro Tempore is elected by the members of the Senate and is always a member of what?

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majority party

Front

What is the term limit for members of the Senate?

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6 years