the structure of congress

Question 1

the us congress is described as bicameral because it is made up of

Answer 1

two equal legislative bodies ; the senate and house representatives

Question 2

both bodies are elected and a majority in both is needed for

Answer 2

any legislation to be passed

Question 3

upper house

Answer 3

senate

Question 4

lower house

Answer 4

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Question 5

senator

Answer 5

senate

Question 6

congressmen/congresswoman

Answer 6

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Question 7

6 years term length

Answer 7

senate

Question 8

2 years term length

Answer 8

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Question 9

100 members

Answer 9

senate

Question 10

435 members

Answer 10

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Question 11

2 members per state

Answer 11

senate

Question 12

proportional to size of population based on a census every 10 years
alaska 1
Michigan 13
texas 38

Answer 12

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Question 13

represent entire state

Answer 13

senate

Question 14

represent congressional districts within state

Answer 14

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Question 15

requirements ;
25+ yrs old
US citizen for 7 years
resident of the state they represent

Answer 15

senate

Question 16

requirements ;
30+ yrs old
US citizen for 9 years
resident of the state they represent

Answer 16

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Question 17

leadership positions ;
president of the senate
majority leader
minority leader

Answer 17

senate

Question 18

leadership positions ;
speaker
majority leader
minority leader

Answer 18

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Question 19

$174,000 salary

Answer 19

senate

Question 20

$174,000 salary aswell

Answer 20

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