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What is the required number of senators needed to end a filibuster and pass a cloture vote?
60
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If the House and Senate pass different versions of the same bill, the differences are worked out where?
Conference Committee
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The article of the Constitution that establishes the Legislative branch
Article I
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In the case of an Electoral College tie, who chooses the president?
The House of Representatives
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Which of the following is not a power of Congress?
Regulate Education
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The most senior member of the majority party in the Senate is usually given the role of:
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
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In case of an Electoral College tie, who chooses the Vice President?
The Senate
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How old must a person be to run for the Senate?
30
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How old must a person be to run for the House of Representatives?
25
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Who is the head of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House (Nancy Pelosi)
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Which Legislative Amendment was proposed in the original Bill of Rights (1789)?
27th Amendment
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Where must all appropriation bills be proposed?
House of Representatives
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How often is the House of Representatives reapportioned?
10 years (census)
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Free postage on all mail to a congress member’s constituents is a privilege called:
Franking
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During an impeachment trial, what is the role of the Senate?
To act as the jury
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During an impeachment trial, what is the role of the House?
To write the articles of impeachment
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How many voting members make up Congress?
535
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How much does a member of Congress make a year?
174,000
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A senator can be sued for slanderous comments made during a floor speech.
False
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A representative cannot be arrested for a minor offense when Congress is in session.
True
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Mr. Flowers, at age 32, can run for the Senate.
True
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A representative is required to live in the district they represent.
False
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The House of Representatives approve all appointments, nominees, and treaties
False
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Who are the three US Congress members representing Chattanooga?
Bill Hagerty, Marsha Blackburn & Chuck Fleischmann
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This amendment allows Congress to levy a federal income tax.
16th Amendment
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This amendment allows for the direct election of US Senators
17th Amendment
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This amendment allows for state executives to call for a special election to fill a senate vacancy
17th Amendment
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This amendment says that if Congress votes on pay raise, it will go into effective after the next congressional election
27th Amendment
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How many members make up the Senate?
100
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How many members make up the House of Representatives?
435
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How many members make up the Senate?
100
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Who is in control of the Senate?
VP (Kamala Harris)
