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What is the purpose of the Congress?
The legislature of the United States government
What does the term "Bicameral" mean?
A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses
How many members are there in the Senate?
100 members
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
435 Members
Who is the President of the Senate?
Vice President
Who is the Speaker of the House?
The leader of the majority party who serves as the presiding officer of the House of Representatives
What does the term "continuous body" mean?
Governing unit whose seats are never all up for election at the same time
How long are terms in the House of Representatives?
2 year
How long are terms in the Senate?
6 years
Are there term limits in Congress?
No, not in the U.S. Congress
How many senators are there per state?
2 per state
How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?
Based on population
How often are seats in the house reapportioned?
Every 10 years after the Census in conducted
What are the age requirements for a Senator?
30 years old
What are the age requirements for a member of the House?
25 years old
How long is a term of congress?
2 years
How many sessions are there for each term of Congress?
2
When does a new term of Congress begin?
On January 3rd of odd numbered years
What is a bill?
A proposed law
What is redistricting?
The redrawing of the boundaries of the congressional districts within each state.
What is gerrymandering?
Manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class.
Who redraws congressional districts?
State legislature
What was a major outcome of the Reapportionment Act of 1929?
Permanently set the size of the House at 435 members
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
Who is the current President of the Senate?
Kamala Harris
What is the necessary and proper clause?
Constitutional clause that gives congress the power to make all laws "necessary and proper" for executing its powers
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