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13 Cards in this Set
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What are the 2 houses?
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House of Representative
Senate |
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What is the main power in the Legislative Branch?
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to Make laws
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How long is a senator's term?
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6 years with unlimited terms
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How long is a representatives term?
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2 years; Unlimited terms
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How long is a presidential term and how many terms can they serve?
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4 years and 2 terms
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what building does the congress work in?
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The Capital Building.
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How many branches of government are there and what are they?
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3. Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
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How many Senators are there and who are they?
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2 and RIchard BLumenthal and Chris Murphy
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about what percent of people take the time to vote?
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around 50%
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What are the powers on congress?
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Declare war, Impeach the president, control the spending of the country
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what are the qualifications to be a member of the H.O.R?
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at least 25 U.S citizen for 7 years, Elected in state they live in.
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What is the vice presidents purpose in the legislative branch
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to break ties on votes
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when are elections held?
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first Tuesday of November
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