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<p>How many House of Representatives does the State of Michigan have?</p><p></p>

How many House of Representatives does the State of Michigan have?

13

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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">How many Senators does the State of Michigan have?</span></p>

How many Senators does the State of Michigan have?

2

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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">How often does a Census take place?</span></p>

How often does a Census take place?

Every 10 years

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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">How long is a Senator’s term?</span></p>

How long is a Senator’s term?

6 years

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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">True or False: A member of the House of Representatives should be a U.S Citizen for at least 4 years?</span></p>

True or False: A member of the House of Representatives should be a U.S Citizen for at least 4 years?

False, 7 years Citizenship!

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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">What is the age requirement for a Senator?</span></p>

What is the age requirement for a Senator?

Must be at least 30 years of age

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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">How many total House of Representatives are there?</span></p>

How many total House of Representatives are there?

435

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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">How many senators does each state have?</span></p>

How many senators does each state have?

2

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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">How old does a member of the House of Representative need to be?</span></p>

How old does a member of the House of Representative need to be?

Must be at least 25 years old

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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">How is the number of senators for each state determined?</span></p>

How is the number of senators for each state determined?

It is stated in the Constitution

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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Did Michigan lose or gain seats in the house after the 2020 census?</span></p>

Did Michigan lose or gain seats in the house after the 2020 census?

Lose

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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">What is a census?</span></p>

What is a census?

A count of the nation’s population

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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">What is the term limit for Michigan’s state legislature?</span></p>

What is the term limit for Michigan’s state legislature?

12 years

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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">How many seats are up for reelection in the house every 2 years?</span></p>

How many seats are up for reelection in the house every 2 years?

All of them (435)

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<p>A senator must be a citizen of the U.S. for…</p>

A senator must be a citizen of the U.S. for…

9 years

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<p>How many total House of Representatives and Senators are there in the U.S.?</p>

How many total House of Representatives and Senators are there in the U.S.?

535

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<p>How long is the term for a House of Representative?</p>

How long is the term for a House of Representative?

2 years

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<p>Why do Senators have 6 years?</p>

Why do Senators have 6 years?

To guarantee their independence from short-term political pressures.

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<p>Who are the Constituents for the House of Representatives?</p>

Who are the Constituents for the House of Representatives?

Constitutional District

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<p>What is one advantage of an incumbent?</p>

What is one advantage of an incumbent?

Can use the benefits of their office to keep in touch with voters in the district