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Test 4 Flashcards

0
Q

Who can call special sessions of congress

A

President of the U.S.

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What is a “filibuster”

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A tactic used by congress members to delay consideration of a bill (prolong a speech)

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2
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Where does congress meet

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Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

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3
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How many members are in the senate

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100

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4
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How many senators does each state get

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2

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5
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How long is a senators term

A

6 years

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How many terms may a senator serve

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Unlimited

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What are the qualifications for senator

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30 years old, US citizen for at least 9 years, and a resident of the state that he or she represents

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What happens if there is a senator vacancy

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Governor of the state makes a temporary appointment until next election

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Who serves as president of the senate

A

Vice President of the U.S.

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10
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How many members are on the House of Representatives

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435

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How many House of Representatives does each state get

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A share of 435 depending on population

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12
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How long is a House of Representatives term

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2 years

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13
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How often are House of Representatives elected

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Every 2 years

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14
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How many terms may House of Representatives serve

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Unlimited

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What are the qualifications for a House of Representatives member

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At least 25 years old, US citizen for at least 7 years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents

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16
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What happens if there is a House of Representatives vacancy

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Filled by a special election

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17
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How may the constitution be changed

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Amendments can be added or removed

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18
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What is the term that mean to charge a federal official with a crime

A

Impeach

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The US SENATE/US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is charged with impeaching a federal official that has been suspected for a crime

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US House of Representatives

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The U.S. SENATE/US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is charged with “removing” a federal official that has been suspected of a crime

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US Senate

21
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What is a quorum

A

A majority (one half plus one)

22
Q

In congress where are bills first sent

A

The committee

23
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What is a proposed law

A

A bill

24
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What is a veto

A

To deny a bill

25
Q

Which branch has the power to declare war

A

Legislative

26
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What are implied powers?

A

Powers that aren’t clearly stated but believed to be for congress

27
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What is a reserved power?

A

Powers that are reserved for only state or federal gov. As stated in the constitution

28
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What is a denied power?

A

Powers that are not given as stated in the constitution

29
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What is the Elastic Clause?

A

A statement allowing congress to make laws for the good of all citizens

30
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What is the main job of the executive branch?

A

To enforce and administer laws

31
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What vote in congress is necessary to override a presidential veto?

A

2/3

32
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What is a pocket veto?

A

A session ends before a bill is signed, bill gets vetoed

33
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What are lobbies or lobbyists?

A

Paid people who influence members of congress

34
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Where do revenue (money) bills begin?

A

House of Representatives

35
Q

What 2 senators represent Illinois in Washington D.C.?

A

Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk

36
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What member of the House of Representatives represents the OFallon area?

A

Mike Bost

37
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How many US House of Representatives does Illinois get?

A

18

38
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How often is a census taken?

A

Every 10 years

39
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Which powers are reserved only for federal government?

A

Coin money

40
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Which powers are reserved only for state governments?

A

Education

41
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Which powers are shared by both the federal and state governments?

A

Taxes

42
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What is the annual salary for Senators and for House of Representatives?

A

$174,000

43
Q

The U.S. Senate’s membership is determined by using which great compromise suggestion?

A

New Jersey

44
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The U.S. House of Representative membership is determined by which great compromise suggestion?

A

Virginia

45
Q

Explain the New Jersey Plan.

A

Favors small states. equal representation

46
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Explain the Virginia Plan.

A

Favors large states. Based on population

47
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Which US Constitutional Article describes the Legislative Branch?

A

Article 1

48
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Which US Constitutional Article describes the Executive Branch?

A

Article 2

49
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Which US Constitutional Article describes the Judicial Branch?

A

Article 3

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