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16. Where and when does Congress meet?
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Washington, D.C.
Each year beginning Jan. 3 unless Congress sets a different date |
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17. Who may call for a special meeting of Congress?
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| President can call Congress back into special session. |
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20. How many representatives does each state have?
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There is at least 1 representative for every 750,000-1,000,000 people
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21. What are the districts called from which the representatives are elected?
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25. How are vacancies filled in the House of Representatives?
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| The governor of the state orders a special election to fill the vacant seat. |
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26. Who presides over the House of Representatives?
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| Speaker of the House – he/she is chosen by his/her fellow House representatives |
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27. Does the Speaker of the House have the right to vote on issues before the
House?
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| Yes, because he/she is a member of the House |
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33. How are senators elected?
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They are elected by the qualified voters of the entire state.
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35. Who presides over the Senate? Does he have the right to vote on issues before
the Senate?
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| Vice President of the U.S. – he does not vote except in case of a tie |
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43. Can members of Congress be impeached?
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| No, they can be expelled by a 2/3 vote of their fellow members |
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47. Each house of Congress keeps a record of its proceedings. What is this record
called?
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| Congressional Record – it is a journal of its meetings and it is published daily |
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48. What are some of the important powers of Congress?
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Levy & collect taxes raise an army coin money declare war regulate trade naturalization
Make an alien a citizen |
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53. May members of Congress hold more than one job?
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| They can NOT hold more than 1 government job. |
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57. Who may introduce a bill?
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| Any member of Congress ( Senator or Representative) |
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63. Who governs the District of Columbia?
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| Congress makes laws concerning D.C. |
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66. List the qualifications to be the President of the United States. |
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· Age – must be at least 35 years old
· Citizenship – must be a natural born citizen (born in the U.S. or born to U.S. citizens
Residency – must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 yrs. elsewhere) |
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78. Who is the Commander-in-chief of the Army and Navy?
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81. How do cabinet officers get their positions?
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| They are appointed by the Pres. & approved by the Senate |
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90. How are the Supreme Court justices appointed?
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| They are appointed by the President & approved by the Senate |
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92. What is meant by: a). original jurisdiction?
b). appellate jurisdiction?
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a.) To hear cases that must go first to a particular court
b.) To hear cases appealed from a lower court |
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99. What was the name given to the first 10 amendments?
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100. Why was the Bill of Rights placed in the Constitution?
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The Bill of Rights was placed in the Constitution because the states remembered suffering
losses under British rule and they wanted to insure the same rights for everyone. |
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103. Is religion a qualification for any public office?
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107. What is meant by eminent domain?
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| Government takes over private property for public use – owner must be compensated for it |
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112. What are the powers reserved for the states?
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All powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people
(10th amendment) |
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113. Can a citizen of one state sue a citizen in another state?
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| Who has the power to pardon someone? |
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| Both the President and a state Governor have the power to pardon someone. |
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| Which clause in the Constitution allows the Constitution to be interpreted to fit the times? |
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| “The Necessary and Proper Clause” is also known as “The Elastic Clause” and also as “The Implied Powers Clause”. These are three names for the same clause in the Constitution that allows the Constitution to be interpreted to fit the times. |
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| What's the difference between a general election and an off-year election? |
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| A general election includes electing the President. An off-year election does not include the President. |
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| to receive a ballot & vote prior to the election if you’re unable to go to the poll |
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| re-drawing a voting area so as to unfairly favor a candidate |
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| an office holder who has been defeated but is still in office until his successor is sworn in |
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| an election area – the smallest political unit |
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| a ballot on which a voter votes for candidates of more than one party |
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| a ballot on which a voter votes for all candidates of the same party |
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a simple majority, ½ + 1
the number needed in Congress to do any business |
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| legal protection for inventors – assuring them the right to sell their inventions |
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| legal protection for authors & artists – assuring them the right to sell their covers, artwork, books, trademarks, etc. |
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