How many members are in the senate and House of Representatives respectively? Need both to get the points
100 & 435
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How long are Senator and House of Representatives terms respectively?
6 and 2 years
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What does a census determine?
Apportionment or The number of representatives each state gets
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What happens in the case of a vacancy in the Senate?
Temporary appointment followed by a special election in that state
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Name 3 legislative powers of congress. Need all 3 to get all of the points
Regulate, Set, and implement taxes, Money management and banking,Declare War
Build and regulate a military, Patrol seas, negotiate with foreign conflicts
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What is needed in order to override a veto?
2/3 of Congress
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What is the process of setting up new district lines after reapportionment is complete?
Redistricting
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How were senators originally chosen?
State Legislature
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What Allows members of Congress to send mailings to constituents postage free?
Franking Privilige
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Who do senators and house of representatives specifically represent? Who are their constituents?
Senate: State, House: District
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What is the name given to a person who is running for reelection?
Incumbent
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Name 3 advantages of incumbents. Need all 3 to get the points
Name Recognition, Credit Claiming, Casework for Constituents, More visible to constituents,Fundraising Abilities,Experience in Campaigning, Voting Record