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Civics/Mrs. Lloyd Flashcards

1
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What does the Preamble do?

A

States the purpose of the constitution

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2
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What is Article 1, and what does it do?

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The legislative branch, and it creates the laws

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3
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what does bicameral mean?

A

2 houses

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4
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Who does the Senate represent?

A

Represents the States

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5
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Who does the House of Representatives represent?

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Represents the people

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6
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How long is the term for the House of Representatives?

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2 years

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7
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What are the qualifications of the H.O.R?

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At least 25 years old/Citizen for 7 years/Lives in the state they were elected from

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8
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What is the representation in each state based on? H.O.R

A

States population

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9
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How many representatives is each state guaranteed for the H.O.R?

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Atleast one

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10
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Who reapportions the house among the states population?

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Congress, doing a census every 10 years

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11
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How many representatives can be in the H.O.R?

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435

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12
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Who leads the H.O.R?

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The speaker

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13
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Who brings the impeachment charges against an official?

A

House of Representatives

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14
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What is one of the sole powers of the H.O.R?

A

Originate bill of revenue

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15
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How long is the term for the senate?

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6 years

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16
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How many senators does each state get?

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2

17
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What are the qualifications of the Senate?

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At least 30 years old/Citizen for 9 years/Live in the state they were elected from

18
Q

What does the Vice president do?

A

President of the Senate/Votes only in the case of a tie

19
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Who serves as the jury for impeachment trials?

A

Senate

20
Q

What does the vote have to be for conviction?

A

2/3

21
Q

What are two of the sole powers of the Senate?

A

Ratifies treaties by 2/3 vote/Confirm appointments made by the president by a 2/3 vote

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