Legislative Branch Flashcard

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The legislative branch is made up of what two governing bodies?

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The House of Representatives and the Senate

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How many members of the House of Representatives are there?

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435

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The leader of the House of Representatives is called what?

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The Speaker of the House

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This person is the 3rd in the presidential line of succession: The Chief Justice, The Senate Majority Leader, The Secretary of State, The Speaker of the House

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The Speaker of the House

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The practice of redrawing a congressional district boundary to benefit one party is called...

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Gerrymandering

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A person or group who attempts to influence how a member of Congress votes on a piece of legislation is called a...

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Lobbyist

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The House of Representatives deals with what kind of legislation? Options: Presidential nominations, Treaties and Tariffs, War Declarations

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Taxing and Spending

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How did the 17th Amendment alter the way Senators are elected?

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Senators were now elected by popular vote.

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After a bill is introduced in either the House or Senate, what is the next step? Options: It goes to the President to be signed into law., It goes to the Standing Committee., It goes to the Conference Committee., It goes to the other chamber of Congress for a vote.

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It goes to the Standing Committee.

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Who creates the boundaries of US Congressional districts?

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State Legislature using Census info.