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TEST #2 Constitutional Congress Flashcards

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1
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What is the main function of the legislative department?

A

to make laws

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2
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The two houses or chambers of the legislative branch are ______ and ______.

A

Senate and House of Representatives

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3
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The houses together are called ______.

A

Congress

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4
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Minimum age requirement for House

A

25 years old

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5
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Citizenship Requirement for House

A

7 years

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Residential Requirement for House

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live in the state

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Term of Office for House

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2 years

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8
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Number of Members for House

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435

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9
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Minimum age requirement for Senate

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30 years old

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Citizenship Requirement for Senate

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9

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Residential Requirement for Senate

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live in state

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Term of Office for Senate

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6 years

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Number of Members for Senate

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100

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14
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What is the title of the main officer in the House?

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the speaker

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15
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The officer in the house is currently _______.

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Paul Ryan

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16
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Who usually presides over the US Senate?

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The Vice President

17
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Current Vice President.

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Mike Pence

18
Q

What determines the number of representatives each state is entitled to have in the House?

A

based on the size of the State’s population

19
Q

Who is the Congress person for for our district?

A

Mark Sanford

20
Q

What is the total number of representatives that South Carolina has?

A

9 ; two senators, 7 representatives

21
Q

Current Senators from South Carolina.

A

Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham

22
Q

What is the purpose of impeachment?

A

to bring charges against an individual

23
Q

On what date does Congress morally begin its annual meeting unless otherwise determined?

A

January 3rd

24
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What amendment changed the date?

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the twentieth amendment

25
Q

The minimum number of members that must be present for the House or Senate to conduct sessions.

A

Quorum

26
Q

How many members constitute a quorum in a house?

A

218 out of 435

27
Q

A complete record of everything said on the floor ; as well as the roll call votes on all bills or issues, if available.

A

Congressional Record

28
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Members can not be sued or prosecuted for anything said in Congress. They cannot be arrested while Congress is in session, except for treason, major crimes or breaking the peace.

A

Immunity Privilege

29
Q

What is the longest recess one house can take without the consent of the other house?

A

3 days

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