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US House
House Members!
US Senate
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The US House of Representatives is often referred to as the "WHAT" Chamber?
Lower Chamber
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University City is in the _____________ Congressional District?
The 2nd Congressional District
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The US Senate is referred to as the "WHAT" chamber?
The Upper Chamber
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In order to become a member of the House of Representatives - how old must you be?
25
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Who represents those of us who live in University City?
Chakah Fattah
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How many Senators does each state have?
Each state has two senators
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How many US citizens does a member of the US House of Representatives represent?
500,000 American Citizens
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Who represents the 1st Congressional District of Pennsylvania?
Rep. Bob Brady
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What are the 3 requirements to become a US Senator?
Must be 30 years old Must be a US Citizen for 9 years Must live in the state where he or she is elected
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This is a legislative sub-organization that handles a specific duty within congress, monitor on-going governmental operations about specific topics & identifies issues for possible legislation
Congressional Committee
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What Committees do Chaka Fatah sit on?
Appropriations Committee
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Name two government officials whom the Senate is in charge of appointing?
Federal Judges (Supreme Court) Cabinet Secretaries Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Education, Secretary of Treasury Military Officers Ambassadors Regulatory Officials
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Name 3 Congressional Committees
Agriculture Appropriations (distributing $$) Education & Workforce Energy Foreign Affairs Science, Space and Technology Judiciary Transportation & Infrastructure Budget Natural Resources
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What (3) Key Issues does Karen Bass care about?
Supported the Family Service & Innovation Act, which acknowledges the challenges facing the child welfare system by requiring states to address emotional trauma in foster children and to adopt protocols for using and monitoring psychotropic medications. Representative Bass is a strong supporter of Breast Cancer Awareness & Women’s health issues Supports President Obama’s $447 billion Jobs Bill. The legislation would provide funding to create jobs by investing in rebuilding our country’s bridges, roads and schools.
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What is the 5 step process for Senate Confirmation??
1) President nominates you to a position - let’s say the Supreme Court! 2) The nomination is sent to the corresponding Senate Committee 3) Senate Confirmation Hearing 4) The Committee then decides whether to report on the nominee favorably, unfavorably or not give a recommendation at all! 5) Debate on the Senate floor about whether to vote to confirm or deny the Senate Nominee!