AG: Unit 8.1-9.4

Front

Bicameral means that there is one house in the legislative branch.

Back

False

Front

Gerrymandering is when district lines are redrawn to favor one political party more than another.

Back

True

Front

To be a member of the House, the individual must be 30, be a US citizen for at least 9 years, and be a resident of the state that they would represent.

Back

False

Front

To be a member of the Senate, the individual must be at least 30, be a US citizen for at least 9 years, and be a resident of the state being represented.

Back

True

Front

Members of the Senate serve for 6 year terms.

Back

True

Front

Representatives serve for 2 year terms.

Back

True

Front

Franking privilege

Back

This term refers to the Congressman not needing to pay for postage.

Front

This term refers to the Congressman taking seemingly unnecessary trips, on American's dollar.

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Junkets

Front

Do Americans consider Congressmen and women to earn high pay?

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False

Front

This type of committee is permanent and is normally more powerful than other committees.

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Standing Committee