Unit 3 Review: Congress

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Congress was created in _________ of the Constitution.

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Article 1

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How long is a term of Congress?

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2 years

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What is the current number of members of the House of Representatives?

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435

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How do we determine the number of representatives each state gets in the House of Representatives?

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based on population

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What is the current total membership of the Senate?

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100

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How is each state's representation in the Senate determined?

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equal number for all states

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Which house of Congress must begin all spending (appropriations) bills?

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House of Representatives

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Which house elects the president if there is no majority in the Electoral College?

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House of Representatives

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Which house advises and consents in regards to treaties and presidential appointments? Options: House of Representatives, Senate

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Senate

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What responsibility does the Rules Committee have?

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scheduling bills for debate