Congress and Bicameralism

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What does it mean for Congress to be bicameral?

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To have two equally powerful chambers

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Which two chambers make up the United States Congress?

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House of Representatives and Senate

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How are representatives in the House of Representatives elected?

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By the people in their districts

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How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

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435

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How often are representatives in the House of Representatives elected?

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Every two years

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How many senators does each state have?

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Two

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Who appointed senators before the 17th Amendment to the Constitution?

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The state governments

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If the president dies, this person takes over

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Vice President

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How many terms can the president serve?

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Two

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How long is each presidential term?

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4 years

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