Legislative Branch Flashcard

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Antioch is in which Congressional District?

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10

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Who are the two Senators from Illinois?

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Tammy Duckworth and Richard Durbin

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Who is Antioch's U.S. Representative in the House of Representatives?

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Brad Schneider

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Both Houses of Congress can overturn a veto by a ______vote.

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2/3

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Those powers not listed in the Constitution, but given by the elastic clause are called:

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implied powers

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Powers specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution are called:

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expressed or enumerated powers

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The ________________has been used to "stretch out" the powers of the Congress so that they can make laws about things not directly mentioned in the Constitution.

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elastic clause

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Congress' powers can be roughly divided into three categories. What are they?

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Money, Defense, Miscellaneous

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Members of this house live in the state and district they represent.

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House of Representatives

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What is the limit on how many times a Congressperson can be re-elected?

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unlimited