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Which of the following is a branch of the US Government?
Which of the following is a branch of the US Government?
- Legislative (correct)
- House of Representatives
- Congress
- Senate
What is the structure of Congress?
What is the structure of Congress?
- Unicameral
- Quadcameral
- Tricameral
- Bicameral (correct)
How many senators does each state have?
How many senators does each state have?
- Depends on the population
- 2 (correct)
- 3
- 1
What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the House of Representatives?
What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the House of Representatives?
Which house of Congress can propose new taxes?
Which house of Congress can propose new taxes?
What majority is required in both houses of Congress to override a presidential veto?
What majority is required in both houses of Congress to override a presidential veto?
Which of the following actions is a power granted to Congress?
Which of the following actions is a power granted to Congress?
What is one of Congress's responsibilities regarding the nation's finances?
What is one of Congress's responsibilities regarding the nation's finances?
Which of the following is a power of Congress related to national defense?
Which of the following is a power of Congress related to national defense?
What power does Congress have regarding citizenship?
What power does Congress have regarding citizenship?
Flashcards
S + H.R Meaning
S + H.R Meaning
A bill that has passed both the Senate (S) and House of Representatives (H.R.).
Veto Override
Veto Override
Congress can overturn a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate.
Declare War
Declare War
Congress has the power to officially declare war.
Raise Army/Navy
Raise Army/Navy
Congress is responsible for funding and maintaining the military.
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Spending Power
Spending Power
Congress decides how to allocate federal funds collected through taxes.
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Legislative Branch
Legislative Branch
The branch of the U.S. Government that makes laws; also known as Congress.
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Bicameral Congress
Bicameral Congress
A two-chamber legislature consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives.
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The Senate
The Senate
Serve 6-year terms, must be 30+ years old, citizen for 9 years. 2 per state, totaling 100 members.
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House of Representatives
House of Representatives
Serve 2-year terms, must be 25+ years old, citizen for 7 years. Representation based on state population (435 members total).
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Bill (in Congress)
Bill (in Congress)
A formal proposal for a new law, which must pass both houses of Congress to be sent to the President.
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