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Legislative Flashcards

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How many people are in the House of Representatives?

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435

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How many representatives from each state enter the senate?

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2

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Why is there a house and a senate?

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House of Representatives: based on state population (for larger states)
Senate: two for ever state (for smaller states)

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What are two things that congress does?

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Make laws

Can tax US citizens

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What is a PAC?

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An organization designed to support political candidates with campaign contributions

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What is an interest group?

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A group of people who share common goals and wish to influence the government

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How many terms do representatives from the House serve ?

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2 terms

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What is gerrymandering?

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The act of drawing congressional districts to the advantage of the political party that controls the state legislature

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What are the requirements to be in the senate?

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1) . Must be at least 30
2) . Must be a citizen for 9 years
3) . Must live from where they were elected

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What are the requirements to be part of the House of Representatives?

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1) . Must be 25 years or older
2) . Have been a US citizen for 7 years
3) . Must live in the state where they were elected

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How much money will a regular congressman make?

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174,000$

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How much money will a Speaker in congress make?

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223,500$

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How much money will other leaders make?

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193,000$

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What does the government pay for to help congressmen?

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2 offices, money to pay staff, franking privilege, travel expenses

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What are two peace time powers that congress has?

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To borrow money

Grant parents and copyright

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What are two wartime powers that congress has ?

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Raise and support armies

Provide and maintain navies

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  • Limiting commerce EX: ending slave trade (1808)
  • Requiring minimum wage
  • Collect taxes and borrow money

These are all ways than congress promoted who?

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The general welfare

17
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Bills relating to money begin in the ___

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House of Representatives

18
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Who approves the president budget ?

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The congress

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Who controls the money?

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Congress

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Define this:

A charge levied by the government on persons or property to meet public needs

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Tax

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What are the four limits given by the constitution on taxing?

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1) . May only tax for public services not private benefit
2) . Can’t tax exports
3) . Direct taxes must be appointed amount states according to population
4) . Indirect taxes must be levied at a uniform rate all over the country

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