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100

How old do you have to be to serve in the House of Representatives?

At least 25 years old

100

How many Senators does each State have?

Every State has 2 Senators

100

What are enumerated powers of Congress?

Powers of Congress stated in the Constitution 

100

What is the term length for a Representative?

2 years

100

How many Senators are there total?

100 Senators

200

How old do you have to be to serve in the Senate?

At least 30 years old
200

How many Representatives does Rhode Island have?

2 Representatives

200

What are the Implied Powers of Congress?

Powers of Congress that are not stated in the Constitution, but allow congress to perform its enumerated powers 

200

What is the term length for a Senator?

6 years

200

How many Representatives are there total?

435 Representatives

300

How many years do you have to be a U.S. Citizen to serve in the House of Representatives?

At least 7 years

300

What type of representation is used in the Senate?

Equal Representation - Every State has the same number of Senators (2)

300

What is the nickname for the Necessary and Proper Clause?

The Elastic Clause

300

What are do representatives represent?

District (Area within a State)

300

Who are the people an elected official represents?

Constituents

400

How many years do you have to be a U.S. Citizen to serve in the Senate?

At least 9 years

400

What type of representation is used in the House of Representatives?

Proportional - The number of representatives a State has is based on State population

400

What does the purpose of the Necessary and Proper Clause?

It allows Congress to make any laws that are needed in order to perform its enumerated powers and provide for the wellbeing of the country

400

Who is the representative for Rhode Island's second district?

Seth Magaziner

400

What happens during the committee step in the bill to law process?

When assigned a bill, a committee will research, discuss, and revise the bill.  Once satisfied with the bill, the committee will vote to either pass the bill to the full chamber or defeat the bill.
500

Where do you have to live to serve in either the House of Representatives or the Senate?

You must live in the State you represent

500

What  State has the largest number of Representatives?

California (52)

500

What is ONE enumerated power of Congress?

- The power to declare war

- The power to lay and collect taxes

- The power to regulate commerce

- The power to borrow money

etc.....

500

Who are Rhode Island's two Senators?

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse

500

What are the three actions a President can take when presented with a Bill?

1. Sign into law

2. Veto

3. Pocket Veto