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SS Constitution 7th grade (Completed) > Article I > Flashcards

Article I Flashcards

1
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Upper house

A

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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Make/pass laws
Regulate trade
Raise an army
Declare war
Establish post offices
Propose amendments
Coin money
Spend money
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4
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How many members are in the US senate

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100

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Qualifications for becoming a senator

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Age: 30 years
Citizen years: 9 years
Term length: 6 years

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What are the three sole powers of the US senate

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Approve/deny Presidential treaties (checks executive branch)
Confirm/reject presidential appointments (checks executive branch)
Can try an impeachment case

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7
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Who are the two US senators in Illionis?

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Dick Durbin

Mark Kirk

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Who is the president of the senate

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Joseph Biden

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9
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Who is the President Pro Tempore?

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Orrin Hatch

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10
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How many members are in the House of Representatives?

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435

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House of Representatives qualifications

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Age: 25 years
Citizen years: 7 years
Term: 2 years
Minimum of 4

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3 exclusive powers of House of Representatives

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Can create a revenue bill
Begin the impeachment process
Elects president in case of a tie

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Who is the speaker of the house?

Who is the minority/majority leader?

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John Boehner

Nancy Pelosi/Kevin McCarthy

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14
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What does Bicameral mean in the legislative branch

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Two houses

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15
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What is the Elastic Clause

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A Clause that lets the powers of Congress expand

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16
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How can Congress check the other two branches of government?

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  • Override presidential veto with 2/3 majority vote in both houses
  • Cut off spending
  • Can impeach officials in Judicial and Executive branches
17
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What does impeach mean?

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Impeach means to charge an official of serious misconduct. It could result in removal from office.

18
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How does the impeachment process work?

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  • Must start in House of Representatives
  • If the House votes to impeach, the case moves to Senate for a trial
  • The Senate requires a 2/3 majority vote for a removal of office.

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