Legislative Branch

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What is a qualification to be a member of the House of Representatives?

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Be at least 25 years old.

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What is a qualification for being a member in the Senate?

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Be a US citizen for at least 9 years

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Which qualification does the House of Representatives and Senate have in common? Options: The qualification about age., The qualification about citizenship., The qualification about living in the state they represent.

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The qualification about living in the state they represent.

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How long is the term for US Senators?

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6 years

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How long is the term for US Representatives?

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2 years

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How is the number of US representatives in the House decided?

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It is based on the states' population

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What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch?

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Make laws

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Which key power belongs to the legislative branch? Options: declaring war, judicial review, appoint judges to supreme court

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declaring war

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What two houses make up our bicameral legislative branch?

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The House of Representatives and Senate

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The legislative branch also has key powers to: Propose laws/amendments and override presidential vetoes

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Propose laws/amendments and override presidential vetoes