the structure of congress Flashcards
1
Q
the us congress is described as bicameral because it is made up of
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two equal legislative bodies ; the senate and house representatives
2
Q
both bodies are elected and a majority in both is needed for
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any legislation to be passed
3
Q
upper house
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senate
4
Q
lower house
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hor
5
Q
senator
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senate
6
Q
congressmen/congresswoman
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hor
7
Q
6 years term length
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senate
8
Q
2 years term length
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hor
9
Q
100 members
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senate
10
Q
435 members
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hor
11
Q
2 members per state
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senate
12
Q
proportional to size of population based on a census every 10 years
alaska 1
Michigan 13
texas 38
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hor
13
Q
represent entire state
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senate
14
Q
represent congressional districts within state
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hor
15
Q
requirements ;
25+ yrs old
US citizen for 7 years
resident of the state they represent
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senate
