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19 Cards in this Set
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How many memebers are in the us senate |
2 |
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How many members are in the us house of reps |
435 |
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Whats the role of the speaker of the house |
Leader of the whole house of representatives |
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Committee responsible for reconciling different bills passes by the house and the senate |
Conference commitee |
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Permanent congerssional committees |
Standing committee |
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What role do committees play in congress |
Its the first place the bill goes on legislative process |
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Exclusive power held by the house |
Introduce appropriation bills |
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Constitutional requirements of senators |
Must be 30, must live in United States for 9 years, must be a United States citizen for 9 years |
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Constitutional requirements of house of representatives |
Must be 25, legal resident for 7 years, line In district you represent |
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How does congress determine apportionment |
Every ten years after the census |
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Which givernment official cannot be impeached |
Speaker of the house |
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Whats an immplied power of congress |
Governing the district of columbia |
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Constitutional requirements of the president |
Must be 35, resident for 14 years, natural born citizen |
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Line of presidential succession |
Vice president,speaker of the house, pro tempore, cabinet secretary |
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What kust happen if the vice president takes over for the president |
Must appoint a new vice president |
Needs consent from congress |
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Whats the 25th amendment |
Requires the vice president to pick a new vice president(with consent from congress) if he has ro take the vice presidents place |
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Presidents role as cheif diplomat |
Negotiate with other countries |
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Presidents role as commander in cheif |
Be the head of the military |
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Importance of the 22nd amendment |
Limited the president to 2 terms |
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