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15 Cards in this Set
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How are U.S reps. chosen?
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voted by state district.
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How are Senators chosen?
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Elected by the people of the state.
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Qualifications of U.S reps?
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25 years of age. Citzen of the U.S for 7 years.
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Qualifications of Senators?
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30 years of age. Citzen of U.S for 9 years. They must live in their state.
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Number of U.S reps?
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435 members
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Number of U.S Senators?
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100
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Term of office? (U.S Reps.)
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2 years of term.
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Term of office? (U.S Senators)
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6 years of term.
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Salary of U.S Reps?
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168,500
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Salary of U.S Senators?
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168,500
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Presiding officer? (U.S Reps)
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Speaker of the house.
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Presiding officer? (U.S Senators)
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Vice President.
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Special Powers of the Senators?
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Vice President can vote in a tie. Passing bills.
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Special Powers of the U.S Reps?
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The right to impeach. Passing bills.
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Privilleges of Members?
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Senators: Expiring Allowence
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