| Senate | House of Representatives | Powers | HOW BILLS ARE PASSED | Mixed Bag |
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at least 30.
How old do you have to be to get elected as a senator?
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435 members
How many members are in the House Of Representatives?
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1. Financing government
2. Regulating and encouraging American trade and industry 3. Defending the country 4. Enforcing laws 5. Providing for growth
Name 2 powers granted to congress.
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roll-call vote
How does the house vote on the bill?
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Catherine
Who made this question?
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6 years.
How long are senators elected to congress?
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by voters in a congressional district.
How are representatives elected?
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~ serious crimes (such as treason)
What is the main reason for the impeachment of an official?
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The Miami Dolphins
(Bobby, Dhruvin, and Colton made this question)
What Florida football team is really bad?
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yes
Do the house and Senate have to agree on the final bill?
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Governer appoints someone to fill in or a special election is held.
What happends when a senator dies or resigns early?
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1. be at least 25 years old
2. U.S. citizen for at least 7 years 3. legal resident of the state they are representing
Name at least two qualifications to become a member of the House Of Reps.
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Catherine: 5 Colton: 3 Bobby: 3 Dhruvin: 2
Claire: 1 David: 1 Austin: 3 Alexsis: 0 Total: 18
How many siblings does this group have?
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No
Does the President have to sign a bill?
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The House of Reps.
Which part of congress can start the impeachment process?
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Unlimited
How many times can a senator be re-elected?
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646,000 people
How many people does one member represent?
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The Senate
Which part of congress approves treaties with foreign countries?
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1. U.S. Citizens
2. Organized Groups 3. Committees of Congress 4. Members of Congress 5. President
Where do ideas for bills come from?
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Anne
What is Catherine's middle name?
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$154,700
How much do senators earn per year?
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the process of drawing congressional district lines to favor a particular party
What is gerrymandering?
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1. Passing ex post facto laws
2.Passing bills of attainder 3. Suspending the writ of Habeas Corpus 4. Taxing Exports 5. Passing Laws that Violate Bill of Rights 6. Favoring Trade of a State 7. Granting Titles of Nobility
Name 3 limits on powers.
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making long speeches to prevent the Senate from voting
What is a filbuster?
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Blue
What color sock is Bobby wearing today?
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