How long does a member of the House of Representatives term last?
2 Years
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What is a Filibuster?
The process or an instance of obstructing legislation by means of long speeches and other delaying tactics.
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Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
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What is a Committee Chair?
A Committee Chair is the person who schedules hearings, hires staff, appoints subcommittees, and manages committee bills.
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How old must you be to be elected Senator?
At least 30 years old.
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How old must you be to be elected to the House?
At least 25 years old.
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What is an incumbent?
The person already holding office.
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Who has the power to initiate revenue bills?
The House of Representatives
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What is a Conference Committee?
A Committee formed when the Senate and House both pass different forms of the same bill.
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How many members of congress are Senators?
100 members of congress are Senators.
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How many members of congress belong to the House of Representatives.
There are 435 members of the House of Representatives in Congress.
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What is a Bicameral Legislature?
A legislative body having two branches, houses, or chambers.
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Who has the power to conduct impeachment trials?
The Senate
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What is a House Rules Committee?
A committee unique to the House that reviews all bills (except revenue, budget, and appropriation bills) coming from a House committee before they go before the full House.
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A Senatorial election occurs every how many years?
A Senatorial election occurs every 6 years.
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A House election occurs every how many years.
A House election occurs every 2 years.
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What is Legislative Oversight?
Congresses monitoring of the bureaucracy and its administrative of policy.