House of Rep.
Senate
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how many members in the house of representatives?
435
100
How many senators per state?
2
100
How does a bill become a law
A bill is an idea for a law that is proposed by a congressman, even though anyone can have an idea. It can start in either house but both houses must agree on the wording. then it gets sent to the executive branch for the president to either sign or veto. A 2/3 vote can win over the law if ppresident vetos 
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amendment
a formal statement of change to a law or constitution.
200
how old must you be to be elected a member?
25
200
How old must you be to serve
30 years old


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federalism
the division of the power between the national government and the state government
200
constitution
a plan, often written, that details rules, functions, and principles of government.
300
How long does a house member serve?
2 years
300
How long does a senate serve
6 years
300
what is checks and balances
A system put in place to prevent one branch from becoming more powerful than another branch.
300
shays rebellion
the state of Massachusetts raised their taxes so the court seized farms of those who could not pay money. Daniel Shay led a rebellion to prove that the AOC was too weak. 
400
How many total members of Congress are there?
535
400
how many members in the Senate
100
400
judical branch
makes sure all the laws are constitutional. There are 9 justices, 8 associate, and 1 chief justice. These justices know the constitution extremely well and serve for life. They are nominated by president and approved by Senate 
400
weaknesses of confederation
no courts to settle conflict no consistent currency
500
legislative branch defintion
Makes and writes the laws. Both the House of Rep. and the Senate have to agree on the law. The branch also has power to to declare war.
500
Who is the speaker of the Senate?
The vice president
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democracy definition
rule by the people where the people make decisions by voting and electing representatives that align with their beliefs
500
powers of confederation
elect military officials take care of foreign affairs
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