Legislative Branch Study Guide - Meeks | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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What is the definition of Bankruptcy?

not being able to pay back money that is owed

A U.S. Representative or Senator from Illinois must live in _________

Illinois

How many Senators are there all together?

100

What is the definition of Impeach?

remove from office

What is the definition of Elected?

chosen by getting the most votes

I must be a U.S. citizen for _____________years if I want to work in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Congress is part of which branch of government?

Legislative

What is the definition of Veto?

send back

If the House of Representatives and the Senate approve a bill, it goes to the ____________.

President

True or False - States cannot have armies unless Congress says it is okay

true

How many Senators does each state have?

2

What is the definition of Naturalization?

becoming a citizen

True or False - Government officials can accept presents from another country.

true

What is the definition of Bicameral?

having two chambers (houses)

How many Representatives does each state have?

depends on state’s population

Article 1 explains the _______________ parts of Congress and how each part works.

two

How old must I be to work in the U.S. Senate?

30

True or False - Congress can give titles of nobility.

false

What is the definition of Majority?

more than half

How many Representatives are there all together?

435

What is the definition of Treaty?

deal made with another country

What is the government definition of Bill?

idea for a new law

I must be a U.S. citizen for _____________years if I want to work in the U.S. Senate

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A U.S. Representative serves a term of ____________ years

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How old must I be to work in the U.S. House of Representatives?

25

A U.S. Senator serves a term of ______________ years

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