American History Chapter 6 Flashcard 2 Study Guide

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How many members serve in the House of Representatives and how is the number for each state chosen?

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435 members serve in the House of Representatives, and is chosen by the population count made every 10 years to determinate how many members represent each state.

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What are qualifications for being a representative?

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Minimum age 25 years old, live in the state where they are and have been U.S. citizens for 7 years.

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How long are terms for a representative?

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2 years

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How many Senators serve per state?

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2 senators per each state

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What are the qualifications for being a senator?

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At least 30 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, resident of the state represented.

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How long are terms for a senator?

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6 years

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What are the qualifications for president or Vicepresident?

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Natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, resident for 14 years.

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What is the term for president, how many terms can they have, and what sets that limit?

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Four years, maximum of two terms, limited by the 22nd Amendment.

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What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 do?

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It created the system of lower district and circuit courts

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What term does a federal judge serve and why?

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Federal judges are given life appointments to keep federal judges free party influence.