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Legislative Branch Study Flashcards

1
Q

Bicameral

A

Two-house legislature; Senate and House of Representatives; also known as Congress

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2
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What article # is the Legislative Branch?

A

Article #1

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3
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What is the MAIN DUTY of the Legislative Branch?

A

To make laws

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4
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What 2 houses make up the Legislative Branch?

A

The House of Representatives &

The Senate

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5
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What is another name for the Legislative Branch?

A

Congress

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6
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What is a Senator’s term?

A

6 years

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7
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What is a Representative’s term?

A

2 years

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8
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What are the QUALIFICATIONS to be a Representative?

A

25 years old
7 year citizen
Live in state elected from

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What are the QUALIFICATIONS to be a Senator?

A

30 years old
9 year citizen
Live in state elected from

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10
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Who is the CURRENT President of the Senate?

A

Mike Pence

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11
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Who is the CURRENT President Pro-Tempore of the Senate?

A

Chuck Grassley

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12
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What are the TITLES of the 2 LEADERS of the Senate?

A

President of the Senate

President Pro Tempore

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13
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What is the TITLE of the LEADER of the House of Representatives?

A

Speaker of the House

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14
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Who is the current leader of the House of Representatives?

A

Nancy Pelosi

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15
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Which house is considered the LOWER house?

A

The House of Representatives

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16
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Which house is responsible for IMPEACHING?

A

The House of Representatives

17
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Which house is considered the UPPER house?

A

The Senate

18
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Which house is responsible for TRYING IMPEACHMENT CASES?

A

The Senate

19
Q

What is the clause that allows Congress to make all laws “necessary and proper”?

A

The Elastic Clause

20
Q

What is the fraction needed to convict in impeachment cases? (Hint—It’s NOT just a simple majority!)

A

2/3

21
Q

What are Congressmen SPARED from when Congress is in session?

A

Being arrested unless it’s for a MAJOR crime!

22
Q

How many representatives does Illinois have?

A

18

23
Q

How many Senators does Illinois have?

A

2

24
Q

How many Senators are there TOTAL in the U.S.?

A

100

25
Q

How many U.S. Representatives are there TOTAL in the U.S.?

A

435

26
Q

Who sets the salaries for Congress?

A

Congress

27
Q

What was considered the first Constitution of the U.S.?

A

The Articles of Confederation

28
Q

What does the word term mean?

A

The length of time an elected official is in office.

29
Q

What does the word bicameral mean?

A

2 houses

30
Q

According to the Constitution, how often does Congress have to meet?

A

At least once a year.

31
Q

Who are the U.S. Senators from Illinois?

A

Tammy Duckworth

& Richard Durbin

32
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How are the # of reps for each state decided?

A

Population based on the census taken every 10 years.

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