Government Unit 2.1 Review

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Which of the following is a list of the types of committees Congress has?
Options: Standing, Joint, Select, Conference, Standing and Conference only, Standing, Joint, Secret, Joint, Special, Select

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Standing, Joint, Select, Conference

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How many Representatives does each state get?

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Determined by population

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How many Senators does each state have?

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2 per state

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After a bill is written by a congressman, what is the next step in its process of becoming a law?

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The bill is sent to a committee for consideration.

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Sen. Ted Cruz once read the Dr. Seuss book Green Eggs and Ham in order to block a vote on funding Obamacare. Which of the following powers of Congress accurately reflects this action? Members of the House can prevent a vote on legislation by extending floor debate indefinitely. The Supreme Court can require the Senate to vote on a bill after a period of time has passed. Members of the Senate can prevent a vote on legislation by extending floor debate indefinitely. The President can force a vote by the Senate, by enacting the “cloture” rule.

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Members of the Senate can prevent a vote on legislation by extending floor debate indefinitely.

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Which of the following people is qualified to run for the Senate? Mr. Roussel, 25 years old, a Master's in Latin from Tulane, lifelong resident of the State of Louisiana, and an American citizen. Ms. Arthur, 24 years old, BA in Education SELU, lifelong LA- District 1 Resident, US citizen. Mrs. McCormick, US citizen, 34 years old, resident of LA 5 years, District 1 resident 3 years. Mr. Kelly, 33 years old, US citizen, resident of LA 15 years, District 1 resident 15 years.

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Mr. Kelly, 33 years old, US citizen, resident of LA 15 years, District 1 resident 15 years.

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How often are representatives elected?

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2 years

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How long is a Senator's term?

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6 years

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Permanent groups to oversee bills that deal with certain kinds of issues are called?

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Standing Committee

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Which article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch?

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