Legislative Branch

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How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

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2

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How does Congress determine the number of representatives each state gets in the House?

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population

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How many members are there in the House?

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435

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Who is the leader of the House and how is that person chosen?

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Speaker of the House; by a vote of the members

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How long is a term for a member of the Senate?

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6 years

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How many members are in the Senate and how do they determine that number?

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100; equal representation for each state (2 senators per state)

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What can Congress do when a President decides to veto a bill?

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override with a 2/3rds vote in both houses (or chambers)

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What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

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Create the Laws

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Congress is known as a "Bicameral", what does that mean?

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Two houses

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True or False: You are required to be a naturally born citizen to become a member of the United States Congress?

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False