I. Legislative Branch

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the length of time a person holds a government office

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term

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What is the job of the legislative branch?

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create laws

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The Latin word for a two house legislature, with a Senate and a House of Representatives, is _______________.

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bicameral

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What two things must happen in order for a bill to become a law?

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Passed by both houses and signed by President

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What is a bill?

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A proposed law

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There are two types of votes. The MAJORITY vote is...

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at least half of the votes cast (50%)

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There are two types of votes. The SUPERMAJORITY vote is...

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at least 2/3 (66.6%) of the votes

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Name the 2 parts of Congress (Legislative Branch).

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House of Representatives & Senate

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In this part of Congress, each state sends TWO members. Those members serve for SIX years at a time.

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Senate

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In this part of Congress, each state sends a number of elected officials that is based on the state's POPULATION. They serve for TWO years at a time.

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House of Representatives