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How many senators from each state?

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2

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How many senators are there?

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100

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Qualifications to be a senator?

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30 years old, 9 years a citizen, live in the state represented

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What fraction of the senate is up for reelection every two years?

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1/3

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How many terms can senators serve?

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There is no max

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Who fills a vacancy in the senate?

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A special election is held by the governor

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What does the legislative branch do?

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Makes the laws

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How many people are in the House of Representatives?

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435

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What is the term of office for the House of Representatives?

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2 years

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What are the requirements for the House of Representatives?

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25 years old, a citizen for 7 years, love in the state represented.

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Where does the senate an House of Representatives meet at?

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The capital building in Washington D.C.

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How many representatives are from our state?

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18

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Who presides over the House of Representatives?

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The speaker

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Who fills a vacancy in the House of Representatives?

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The governor

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Who has the power to impeach?

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Senate

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All revenue bills start where?

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The House

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Who passes bills?

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The senate, and the house

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Who ratifies treaties?

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The senate

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Who meets in the Capitol building?

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The house an the senate

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How many senators for Illinois?

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2

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Who takes over if Vice President is not present?

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President Pro Tempore

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What is a filibuster?

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Expanding length of debate so bill does on floor

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How many senators in the state government?

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59

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Qualifications of a state representative?

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21 years old, resident for 2 years in your district

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What does the comptroller do?
Pays bills, signs all checks
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What is the job of the Secretary of State?
Keeps official records, licenses, marriage certificates
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What does the Lt. Governor do?
Takes over for governor if necessary
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What is the governor in the executive branch?
Chief executive officer
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What amendment abolished Slavery?
The 13th
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What amendment states there is no double jeopardy?
The 5th
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When is the general election?
Tuesday after first Monday in November?
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Who many votes are needed to win electoral college meets?
270
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What happens if there is a tie?
House of rep decide by a vote
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Who has the authority to impeach, approve judicial appointments made by president, power to institute new courts?
Legislative branch
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Who can grant reprieves an pardons??
Executive branch
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Who is the head of Supreme Court?
Chief Justice of Supreme Court
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Who has the power to impeach?
Senate
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All revenue bills start where?
The House
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Who passes bills?
The senate, and the house
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Who ratifies treaties?
The senate
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Who meets in the Capitol building?
The house an the senate
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How many senators for Illinois?
2
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Who takes over if Vice President is not present?
President Pro Tempore
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What is a filibuster?
Expanding length of debate so bill does on floor
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How many senators in the state government?
59
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Qualifications of a state representative?
21 years old, resident for 2 years in your district
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What does the comptroller do?
Pays bills, signs all checks
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What is the job of the Secretary of State?
Keeps official records, licenses, marriage certificates
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What does the Lt. Governor do?
Takes over for governor if necessary
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What is the governor in the executive branch?
Chief executive officer
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What amendment abolished Slavery?
The 13th
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What amendment states there is no double jeopardy?
The 5th
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When is the general election?
Tuesday after first Monday in November?
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Who many votes are needed to win electoral college meets?
270
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What happens if there is a tie?
House of rep decide by a vote
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Who has the authority to impeach, approve judicial appointments made by president, power to institute new courts?
Legislative branch
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Who can grant reprieves an pardons??
Executive branch
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Who is the head of Supreme Court?
Chief Justice of Supreme Court

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