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18 Cards in this Set
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What does Congress do |
Make laws |
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What makes up Congress |
Senate and House |
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What does bicameral mean |
2 |
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Why is Congress split in two |
For proper representation |
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What are some things listed in the preamble |
Justice,liberty,peace,military,general wellfare |
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What does the house represent |
The people |
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What are some requirements to be a house member |
25yrs old,citizen for 7 years&live in the state you represent |
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How often are house members elected |
Every 2 years |
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What is the number of house members based off of |
Population |
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How many senators are there per state |
2 |
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How many terms can a member of the house have |
Unlimited |
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What are some powers of the house |
Impeach a president, select a speaker of the house |
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How often and how many of thr house members up for election |
All house members are up for election every even year |
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How many members is the house limited to |
435 |
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Who elects senators |
The people (not always that way) |
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How long is a senators term and how many terms can they have |
6 years, unlimited terms |
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What are the requirements to be a senator |
30 years old, 9 years citizen, live in the state you represent |
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Who is the leader of the Senate |
Vice president also tie breaker |
