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Knowledge Builder: Political/Government set Flashcards

Knowledge and vocabulary to boost awareness of US politics and government.

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PARTISAN

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noun:
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

adjective:
Prejudiced, in favor of a particular cause

Source: Oxford Languages

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BIPARTISAN

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adjective:
The agreement or cooperation of two political parties (that usually oppose each other’s policies)

Source: Oxford Languages

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What does Congress do?

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Legislative Branch
(per Article 1 of the US Constitution)

  • Congress enacts laws.
  • Congress is intended to SERVE as the voice of The People.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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Congress is intended to serve as the voice of _______

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The People.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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What are the responsibilities of Congress?

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Congress is responsible for:

1.) Funding government functions and programs
2.) Holding hearings to inform about the legislative process
3.) Oversight of the executive branch.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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Congress is a bicameral legislature divided into _____ ______ institutions, which are ______

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Congress is divided into TWO EQUAL institutions:

1.) The House of Representatives
2.) The Senate

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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The House of Representatives and the Senate _____ ______ to ______ ______

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The House of Representatives and the Senate WORK TOGETHER to PASS LEGISLATION (no more, no less).

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
Each state sends elected representatives and senators to Congress.

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True.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
A bill can become law without passing through the House of Representatives.

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False.

No bill can become law without passing through BOTH the House of Representatives AND the Senate.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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Bicameral

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noun:
A law-making body made up of two groups of elected officials.

Source: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary

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TRUE OR FALSE:
A bill can become law without passing through the Senate.

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False.

No bill can become law without passing through BOTH the House of Representatives AND the Senate.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
A bill can become law by passing through either the House of Representatives or the Senate.

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False.

No bill can become law without passing through BOTH the House of Representatives AND the Senate.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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The House of Representatives consists of _____ members.

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435

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
Each state is represented in the House of Representatives based on its population.

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True.

Each state is represented in the House of Representatives based on its population.

(NOTE: Each state has at least one representative.)

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
Each state is represented in the House of Representatives based on the size of the state represented.

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False.

Each state is represented in the House of Representatives based on its POPULATION.

(NOTE: Each state has at least one representative.)

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
It may be possible that a state may have no representation in the House of Representatives.

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False.

Each state is represented in the House of Representatives based on its POPULATION and has AT LEAST ONE representative.)

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
U.S. territories and the District of Columbia are not represented in the House of Representatives.

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False.

U.S. territories and the District of Columbia ARE REPRESENTED in the House by delegates who perform many of the same functions as their colleagues but CANNOT VOTE on the final passage of legislation.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
The District of Columbia is not represented in the House of Representatives.

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False.

U.S. territories AND the District of Columbia ARE REPRESENTED in the House by delegates who perform many of the same functions as their colleagues but CANNOT VOTE on the final passage of legislation.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
The U.S. territories and the District of Columbia are represented in the Senate.

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False.

The U.S. territories and the District of Columbia are NOT represented in the Senate.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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Each state is represented by ____ senators in the US Senate.

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TWO.

Each state is represented by two senators in the US Senate.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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A person must be at least ____ years old, a citizen of the US for at least ___ years, and a resident of the state that they represent.

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False.

To be elected to the House of Representatives, a person must be at least 25 YEARS OLD, a citizen of the US for at least 7 years, and a resident of the state that they represent.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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Members of the House of Representatives serve ____-____ terms

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TWO-YEAR

Members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
Members of the House of Representatives serve four-year terms

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False.

Members of the House of Representatives serve TWO-year terms.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
Each state is represented by four senators in the US Senate.

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False.

Each state represented by TWO senators in the US Senate

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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Each state is represented by ____ senators in the US Senate.

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TWO.

Each state represented by two senators in the US Senate

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
Each state is represented by four senators in the US Senate.

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False.

Each state represented by TWO senators in the US Senate

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
The U.S. territories and the District of Columbia are represented in the US Senate.

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False.

The U.S. territories and the District of Columbia are NOT represented in the Senate.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
The District of Columbia is represented in the US Senate.

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False.

The U.S. territories AND the District of Columbia are NOT represented in the Senate.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
The U.S. territories are represented in the US Senate, but the District of Columbia is not.

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False.

The U.S. territories AND the District of Columbia are NOT represented in the Senate.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
In order to be elected to the U.S. Senate a person must be at least 25 years old.

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False.

In order to be elected to the U.S. Senate a person must be at least 30 years old (as well as: a citizen of the United States for nine years or more, and a resident of the state that they represent).

NOTE: Senators are elected for six-year terms, and every two years 1/3 of the Senate is up for re-election.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
In order to be elected to the U.S. Senate a person must be at least 30 years old.

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True.

In order to be elected to the U.S. Senate a person must be at least 30 years old (as well as: a citizen of the United States for nine years or more, and a resident of the state that they represent).

NOTE: Senators are elected for six-year terms, and every two years 1/3 of the Senate is up for re-election.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
Senators are elected for six-year terms, and every two years 1/3 of the Senate is up for re-election.

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True.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
In order to be elected to the U.S. Senate a person must be at least 35 years old.

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False.

In order to be elected to the U.S. Senate a person must be at least 30 years old (as well as: a citizen of the United States for nine years or more, and a resident of the state that they represent).

NOTE: Senators are elected for six-year terms, and every two years 1/3 of the Senate is up for re-election.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
Senators are elected for five-year terms, and every two years 1/3 of the Senate is up for re-election.

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Senators are elected for SIX-year terms, and every two years 1/3 of the Senate is up for re-election.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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TRUE OR FALSE:
Senators are elected for six-year terms, and every four years 1/3 of the Senate is up for re-election.

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Senators are elected for six-year terms, and every two years 1/3 of the Senate is up for re-election.

Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress

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Electoral college

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