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The Structure of Congress Flashcards

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1
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What is the term for the way congress is structured?

A

Bicameral

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2
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What is Bicameral?

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Where a legislative body has two chambers

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What are the names of the two chambers congress is made up of?

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House of Representatives

The senate

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4
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Who founded the concept of a bicameral congress and where?

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Founding Fathers

Philadelphia Convention

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What is the “Lower House” known as?

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House of Representatives

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What is the “Upper House” known as?

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The Senate

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How are the states represented in the Senate?

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Equally

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How are the States represented in the House?

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Proportionally to their population

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Why are the two chambers of congress represented differently?

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Keep states with small and large populations content

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10
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How many members does the House have?

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435

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How many members does the Senate have?

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100

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How long are the terms that the members of the House serve?

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2 years

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How long are the terms that the members of the Senate serve?

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6 years

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What’s the minimum age requirement for the House?

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25

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What’s the minimum age requirement for the Senate?

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30

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What’s the minimum amount of time you would have needed to be a US citizen for before you become a member of the House?

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7 years

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What’s the minimum amount of time you would have needed to be a US citizen for before you become a member of the Senate?

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9 years

18
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What is a mutual requirement for both the House and the Senate if you want to become a member?

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Must be a member of the state you represent

19
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How are the House and the Senate elected?

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They are directly elected

20
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What is the make up of the senate to get to 100 members?

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50 states

2 Senators from every state

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