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Question 1

What is Separation of Personnel?

Answer 1

The same individuals do not serve in multiple branches of government (e.g., the president cannot also be a member of Congress).

Question 2

What is Separation of Constituency?

Answer 2

Different branches represent different groups of people (e.g., Congress represents districts/states, the president represents the whole nation).

Question 3

What is Article 1 in the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 3

Article I of the Constitution outlines the powers and structure of the legislative branch (Congress), including the creation of laws, regulation of commerce, and power to declare war.

Question 4

What is the House of Representatives?

Answer 4

House of Representatives: Elected to represent the people based on population (435 members). They serve 2-year terms and have a more direct connection to public opinion.

Question 5

What is the Senate?

Answer 5

Senate: Represents states equally (100 members). Senators serve 6-year terms, with staggered elections to ensure more stability and longer-term thinking.

Question 6

What is the basic legislative process?

Answer 6

Basic Legislative Process:
Bill Introduction
Committee Hearings
Floor Debate
Vote