Legislative Branch Chapter 4 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Congress

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How do the qualifications for the house and senate differ?

Age- 25 vs. 30, Citizenship- 7 years vs. 9 years.

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Define apportionment.

the process of determining the number of representatives for each state using census data

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Explain TWO major difference between chambers (HOR & Senate) in regards to passing a bill?

Teacher's discretion

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Besides making laws, congress has other major roles/powers. Name 2 of them.

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What determines the number of representatives each state receives?

population

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What are four things a president can do to a bill?

sign it, ignore it, veto it, pocket veto

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Which president resigned from office before impeachment proceedings could begin?

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The vice president votes in the Senate when:

there is a tie

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Who may introduce a bill to congress?

only members of congress

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What does it take to override a presidential veto?

2/3's vote to override in each chamber

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What is the significance of the Rules Committee?

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Why is pork barrel (earmarks) important to members of Congress?

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Name three factors that influence a member of congress to vote.

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Which chamber sees higher reelection rates?

House

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Who runs the day to day operation of the Senate?

Senate Majority Leader

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Name two things the Rules Committee does while meeting.

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