Unit 2: Congress Flashcards
1
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requirements for the houses of congress
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- Age: 25 for the house of rep and 30 for the senate
- Citizenship: 7 years for the house and 9yrs for the senate
2
Q
term length
A
- 2yrs for the house
- 6yrs for the senate
3
Q
which house is closer to the people
A
house of representatives - the short term keeps them close to the people, as need thier votes
4
Q
which house is less structured
A
the senate - less people
5
Q
Economic policy (both)
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6
Q
Economic policy (house)
A
7
Q
Economic policy (senate)
A
8
Q
foreign policy (both)
A
9
Q
foreign policy (house)
A
10
Q
foreign policy (senate)
A
11
Q
national security (both)
A
12
Q
national security (house)
A
13
Q
national security (senate)
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14
Q
powers with executive branch (house)
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15
Q
powers with executive branch (senate)
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