LEGISLATIVE BRANCH EOC Review

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The job of the Legislative Branch is to

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make the laws

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The U.S. House of Representatives gives representation from each state based on what?

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population size

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The Legislative Branch can check and balance the Executive Branch by doing all of the following EXCEPT: overriding a presidential veto, impeaching a president, confirming all appointments to the Supreme Court, declaring legislation unconstitutional.

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declaring legislation unconstitutional

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Which of the following is NOT a power of the Legislative Branch?
Determine Rules for Citizenship,
Make Treaties,
Print and Coin Money,
Declare War

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Make Treaties

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In order to be elected to Congress you must meet all of the following requirements EXCEPT: be a natural-born citizen, residency in the state and/or district you represent, minimum age requirement, minimum citizenship requirement

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be a natural-born citizen

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Senators are elected for what length of term?

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6 years

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One power that is specific to the House of Representatives is

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initiating all bills that deal with money

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When voting for a bill, Congressman should take all of the following into account EXCEPT: constituents wants/needs, the views of their political parties, information provided by special interest groups and lobbyists.

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the impact on other countries

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What is a supermajority?

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67%

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During the step of a bill becoming a law, clauses are added and removed from a bill

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deliberation