Congress in a Flash

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What is Congress?

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A legislative body

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What does bicameral mean in the context of Congress?

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Two legislative chambers (houses)

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How many senators are there in total?

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There are 100 senators in total.

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How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

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435

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Who qualifies to be a senator?

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A person who is at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, and a resident of the state they wish to represent.

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Who qualifies to be a representative?

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A person who is at least 25 years old, has been a citizen for 7 years, and lives in the state they represent.

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What is the role of Congress in lawmaking?

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To create and pass laws

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Which of the following is a power of Congress listed in the Constitution? To declare war, To appoint Supreme Court justices, To veto bills

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To declare war

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Who is the current Speaker of the House?

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Mike Johnson

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What is the role of the Vice President in the Senate?

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To preside over the Senate and cast tie-breaking votes