House of Representatives
What is the main function of the legislative branch of the United States’ government?
To create Laws
How long are terms for United States Senators?
6 years
How are American-controlled territories (non-states) represented in Congress?
These territories each elect a non-voting representative to the U.S. House of Representatives
What was the main difference between the New Jersey and Virginia colonies’ plans for the American legislature?
The New Jersey plan allocated an equal number of legislators to each state, whereas the Virginia plan allocated a number proportional to each state’s population.
How does the legislative branch provide a check to the power of the executive branch?
All of the above.
What is the Speaker of the House’s role?
All of the Above
How are qualifications for a U.S. Senator different from those for a U.S. House of Representatives Member?
Senate candidacy has a higher age and length of citizenship requirement than the U.S. House of Representatives.
How many times can Members of Congress seek reelection for their positions?
No limit
What was the resolution to the dispute between the New Jersey and Virginia Plans for the United States Congress?
Both plans were adopted in a bicameral legislative structure.
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P
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A
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D
What happens to a bill that is not brought to a vote in Congress?
The bill dies and does not become law
How many legislators make up today's United States Senate?
100
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N
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C
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B
What is the name given to projects designed to appropriate government spending to a Member of Congress’s home district?
Pork-Barrel projects
What is the main function of the legislative branch of the United States’ government?
to create laws
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K
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H
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O
Members of Congress are primarily accountable to
Their constituents in their home states and districts
How many legislators make up today's United States House of Representatives?
435
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