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Principles of Government Key Terms
House of Representatives
Senate
Important People
Legislative Branch Key Terms
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When the federal government shares power with the state.
What is Federalism
100
How long does a Representative serve for?
What is 2 years
100
How long does a Senator serve for?
What is 6 years.
100
Who is our current president?
What is Barack Obama.
100
the Legislative Branch's job is
What is making or passing laws.
200
This term is when the people are the rulers.
What is Popular Sovereignty
200
The House of Representatives is based on...
What is population.
200
The Senate is based on...
What is equality
200
Who is the current Vice President?
What is Joe Biden.
200
This is a formal accusation of wrongdoing against a public official. First it goes to the House then the Senate holds a trial.
What is impeachment.
300
This makes the president equal to Congress so no branch is too powerful.
What is checks and balances
300
You must be a resident of the U.S. for how many years to be a Representatives?
What is 7 years.
300
How long must you be a resident of the U.S. to run for the Senate?
What is 9 years.
300
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
What is Paul Ryan
300
These are known as "expressed powers" which describe how a central government can operate with three branches effectively.
What is enumerated powers.
400
When government officials have to follow the Constitution.
What is Limited Government
400
How many people are in the House of Representatives?
What is 435 people.
400
How many people are in the Senate? Per state?
What is 100. 2 per state.
400
Who are our two Senators?
What is Jeff Flake and John McCain.
400
This grants Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out enumerated powers.
What is the "Elastic Clause"
500
The U.S. has this type of government where officials are elected by the people and represent us.
What is Representative Democracy
500
How old must you be to run for the House of Representatives?
What is 25 years old.
500
How old must you be to run for the Senate?
What is 30 years old.
500
Who is District #5's current Representative?
What is Matt Salmon.
500
Congress has two houses. Another word for this is...
What is bicameral.