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38 Cards in this Set
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No person holding a federal office is permitted to accept a title of ____________.
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nobility
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After a bill has passed both houses of Congress, if the President signs it, it becomes one of the ______ (s) of our land.
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laws
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Congress may try to pass it over the President's rejection by a ________ vote in each house.
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2/3
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If the President does not act at all, the bill becomes a law automatically in ___ days, providing Congress is still in session.
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10
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If Congress adjourns before the given days and the President does not act on the bill, it is automatically rejected. This is called ___
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pocket veto
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If there is a vacancy in the Senate the __________ of the state affected makes an appointment until the next election.
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governor
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Congress has the duty to declare _________.
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war
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The __________ is the president of the Senate.
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Vice President
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It is Congress' duty to govern ________________.
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Washington D. C.
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Congress has an all inclusive power called the __________.
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elastic clause
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When the present rejects or ______ a bill, it goes back to the two houses of Congress.
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vetos
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The presiding officer of the House of Rep. is the ________.
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Speaker of the House
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The Preamble is considered the ________ of the Constitution.
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intoduction (intro)
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What are the qualification of a Representative?
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1. 25 year old
2. U. S. citizen for 7 years 3. live in state they represent |
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Congress issues copyrights and
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patents
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What is the salary of a Senator and a Representative?
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$141,300
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How many articles are there in the Constitution?
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7
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How long is the term for a Senator?
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6 years
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Congress borrows money through government _________.
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bonds
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How many amendments are there in the Constitution?
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27
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What are the duties of the Senate?
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pass bills, approve treaties made by Pres., approve appointments made by Pres., jury in cases of impeachment
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Laws are considered ______(s) before they are passed.
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bills
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Congress has the duty to raise, borrow, and ________ money.
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coin
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Congress governs __________ between states, and between the U. S. and foreign countries.
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commerce
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What are the duties of the House of Rep.?
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pass bills, sole power of impeachment, select Pres. if no majority in electoral college
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How many members are there in the Senate?
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100
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No member of Congress can accept a _________ from a foreigner without Congress' consent.
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gift/present
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How long is the term for a Representative?
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2 years
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What are the qualifications of a Senator?
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1. 30 years old
2. U.S. citizen for 9 years 3. live in state they represent |
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Members of the Senate and House of Rep. are elected by the __________.
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people
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If there is a vacancy in the House of Rep. the govenor holds a special ____________.
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election
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How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
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435
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The major body of the Legislative Branch is ______.
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Congress
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The only amendment to be repealed was
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18th
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Congress has the duty to raise money through federal ________.
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taxes
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The major duty of the Legislative Branch is to
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make bills into laws
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Congress cannot tax any goods ____________ (ed) from any state.
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export
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Congress raises and supports the ___________ forces.
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armed
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