Structure & Functions of Government!

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What is the name for the Lower House in Congress?

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The House of Representatives

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How is a state's representation in the Lower House determined?

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The number of representatives for each state is based on a state’s population size.

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Need to Know: The Great Compromise
A proposed law will pass in the House of Representatives with...

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With at least a 2/3 vote

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What is the name for the Upper House in Congress?

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The Senate

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How many Senators are there for each state?

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2

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Need to Know: The Great Compromise
Representation in the Lower House is...

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Proportional: Based on population size

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Representation in the Upper House is...

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Equal: All states have 2 Senators

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Need to Know: The Great Compromise - A proposed law will pass in the Upper House with...

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With a simple majority vote

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In the event of a tie vote in the Senate, who is given the tie-breaking vote?

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The Vice-President