Legislative Branch Review: Facts

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How many members does each State get in the House of Representatives?

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Depends on Population

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Since Congress has 2 Houses, it is considered

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Bicameral

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How many members does each State get in the Senate?

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2

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Congress must have a minimum number of members present in order to conduct business. This is called a:

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a Quorum

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How many members are in Congress TOTAL?

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535

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When a Senate member debates for an unlimited amount of time, it is called a:

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Filibuster

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The job of Congress is to legislate, or

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Make the Laws

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In order to end a filibuster, there must be a vote of 60 votes which is called a:

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Cloture

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How long is a term for a member of the House?

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2 years

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The Legislative Branch is outlined in what article of the Constitution?

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