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Which branch of government did the Framers intend to be the most powerful?
Legislative
What is the party with more than half the members known as?
Majority Party
What type of bill creates projects and sets spending limits?
Authorization Bill
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
How many oceans are there in the world?
5
What did the Great Compromise establish regarding Congress?
Bicameral body
An oddly shaped district designed to increase the voting strength of a particular group.
Gerrymander
Where must all tax bills originate?
House of Representatives
What power does the Commerce Clause grant Congress?
The power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce.
What is the capital city of Alabama?
Montgomery
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
___________ lines run parallel to the Equator and measure distance north or south of it.
Latitude
What type of bill provides the money for government programs?
Appropriations Bill
Which house of Congress can approve or reject presidential nominations?
The Senate
Which city is the largest in Alabama?
Birmingham
How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?
Population
Who is the most powerful leader in the House and is in charge of floor debates.
Speaker of the House
What are bills that apply to individual people or places.
Private Bills
What does the House of Representatives have the power to do regarding misconduct?
Impeach officials
What is the largest country in the world by land area?
Russia
How many members does the Senate have?
100
Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President are unable to serve?
What are bills that apply to the entire nation, covering issues like taxation and civil rights.
Public Bills
What limits does the Constitution impose on Congress?
It cannot pass laws that violate the Bill of Rights.
___________ serves as the reference point for measuring distance north or south with latitude lines.
Equator