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1
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Which house of Congress has the sole power of impeachment?

A

The House of representatives.

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What is required in the house of representatives to impeach an official?

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50% +1

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What is required in the Senate to convict an impeached official?

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2/3

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4
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Name the three presidents that have been impeached by the house?

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Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump.

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Who is the only president to be impeached twice?

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Donald Trump.

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Who represents Georgia’s 10th congressional district?

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Jody Hice

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Which amendment says that senators will be elected through direct democracy?

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17th

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How old do you have to be to serve in the senate?

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30

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How long does a person have to reside in the United States, before they can serve in the senate?

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9 years.

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Name the two senators from the state of georgia.

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Rapheal Warnock, Jon Ossoff

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Who presides over the senate during a presidentual impeachment trial?

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Cheif Justice of the United States. (John Roberts)

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Whos is the current president of the senate?

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Kamala Harris (Vice President)

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Who is the current president protempery of the senate?

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Patrick Leahy

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14
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Who can break ties in the senate?

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Vice President.

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Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?

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John Roberts

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16
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What is required in each house of congress in order to consitue a quorum?

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Simple majority

17
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What is the term for a minimum number of people who must be present in a house of congress in order for the meeting to be valid?

A

Quorum

18
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Which Amendment states that the right to vote cannot be denied based on race colour or previous certitude.

A

15th

19
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Which amendment says that the right to vote cannot be denied based on sex

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19th

20
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Which amendment says that the right to vote cannot be denied based on the failer to pay a pol tax or any other tax?

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24th

21
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Which amendment says that the right to vote cannot be denied to 18, 19 and 20 year olds?

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26st

22
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Which amendment says that congress can set their own salaries, but their new salaries dont go into effect after the next election?

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27th

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