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Upper house

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Senate

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Lower house

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House of Representatives

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What are the 8 shared powers of congress?

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  1. Make/pass laws
  2. Regulate trade
  3. Raise army
  4. Declare war
  5. Establish post offices
  6. Propose amendments
  7. Coin money
  8. Spending money
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How many members in the u.s senate

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100 members 2 from each state

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Qualifications for u.s senator

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30 yrs old
Citizen of 9 years
Must live in represented state
Serves a 6 yr term

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What are 3 exclusive ( or sole ) powers of the senate?

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  1. Only houses to approve or reject presidential treaties
  2. Have the power to approve or reject presidential appointments
  3. Can try any impeachment case.
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Who are the 2 U.S senators from Illinois.

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Mark Kirk and Richard Durban

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Who is the president of the senate?

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Joe Biden

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Who is the president pro tempore?

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Oraun Hatch

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How many members in the House of Representatives?

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435 members

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Qualifications for U.S representative

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Need to be 25 yrs old
U.S citizen for 7 yrs
Must live in state where there elected
Serves 2yr term

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3 exclusive powers of U.S House of Representatives

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Only house to make a revenue bill
Only house to begin impeachment process
Elect president in case of a tie

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Who is the speaker of house

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John baehner (R-OH)

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Who is the house minority leader?

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Nancy pelosi (D-CA)

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Bicameral

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A branch with 2 houses

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What is the elastic clause?

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It allows the powers of the constitution to expand or stretch

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How can congress “Check” the other 2 branches of government?

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  1. Can override presidential veto with 2/3 majority in BOTH houses of congress
  2. Power of the purse - cut off spending (ex: Vietnam war )
  3. Can impeach officials in executive, and judicial branches
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Impeach

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Formally charge someone of misconduct

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Impeachment process

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Starts in HoR, If house votes to impeach moves to senate for a trail. Senate requires a 2/3 majority vote from members for a conviction and removal from office

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