GOVT - Unit 4 - Legislative Branch

Front

To be a member of the house you must _____________________, but to be a member of the Senate you must ________________________.

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be at least 25 years old and been a citizen 7 years; be at least 30 years old and been a citizen 9 years

Front

Which amendment was ratified in 1913 to make direct popular elections of senators part of the Constitution?

Back

17th

Front

How many years is the term of a member of the House of Representatives?

Back

2

Front

How many years is the term of a member of the Senate?

Back

6

Front

When the House of Representatives votes to formally accuse a federal official of a "high crime or misdemeanor", this is called:

Back

impeachment

Front

Which statement about the Senate is true? Options: it has two members from each state, its members are chosen by state legislatures, each member represents one congressional district, seats are apportioned among the states according to their populations

Back

it has two members from each state

Front

Which of the following would prevent Luisa Ruiz from running for a Senate seat to represent Utah in the Senate?
Options:
She was born in Guatemala.
She lives in Utah, but works in Idaho.
She is 34 years old.
She has been a U.S. Citizen for 7 years.

Back

She has been a U.S. Citizen for 7 years.

Front

If a Senator wants to delay or prevent the vote on a bill, he or she may conduct a ______________ where they continuously talk on any subject.

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filibuster

Front

What happens with most bills presented to Congress?

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They die in committee.

Front

A senator from Georgia proposes a bill in the Senate. The senate debates and then votes to pass the bill. What is the next step towards the bill becoming a law?

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The bill is sent to the House of Representatives for debate and a vote.