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37 Cards in this Set
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The main task of each house of Congress is to?
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Make Laws
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This is NOT a qualification for election to the Senate?
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Married for 5 years
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The political institution in Maryland most like the United States Congress is the?
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General Assembly
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Over the past fifty years, many Americans have moved from the Northeast and the Midwest to the South and the West. As a result of this population shift, the South and West have gained influence in?
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The House of Representatives
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The population of Massachusetts has increased since 1970, but its representation in Congress has declined. Which of these best explains why this has happened?
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Population growth in Massachusetts has no kept pace wih the growth of other states
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Which of these is part of the legislative branch of the United States government?
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The House of Representatives
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Redistricting power can be abused by creating congressional districts of unequal power and by?
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Gerrymandering
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Which term is most often used when describing Democrats?
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Liberal
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What does it mean when Congress overrides a president's veto?
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Congress votes to set the veto aside and pass the law anyway
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These assistants make sure that legislators are present for key votes?
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Whips
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This committee is set up when the House and Senate have passed different versions of the same bill?
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Conference Committee
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The United States Congress, which is made up of two houses, is a?
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Bicameral Legislature
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The process of setting up new congressional districts after reapportionment is called?
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Redistricting
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The presiding officer of the House of Representatives is the?
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Speaker
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Which of these government responsibilities is most related to the United States Census?
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Ensuring fair political representation
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The presiding officer of the Senate is the?
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Vice president
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Which of these activities is most likely a part of the United States Census?
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Surveying homes to determine population figures
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Which of the following is not an interest group?
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National Basketball Association (NBA)
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People in district's represented by Congress are called?
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Constituents
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Which of these officials is responsible for making Maryland State Laws?
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General Assembly
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The state legislature passed a bill allowing a tax increase to improve roads. The proposed law was then placed on the ballot for voters to decide on the tax increase. Which term describes this action?
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Referendum
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Which of these is a responsibility of the Maryland General Assembly?
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Approving the annual state budget
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Which of the following is a judicial check on the legislative branch?
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The Supreme Court's power to say that a law was is not constitutional
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US Representatives must seek reelection every?
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Two years
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The Constitution gave Congress the power to do which of the following?
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Declare War
Regulate trade and commerce Raise and support an army and a navy All of the above |
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What percentage of bills become laws?
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2-4%
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What is the similarity between Congress and the Maryland General Assembly?
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They are bicameral bodies
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This is a formal accusation of misconduct against a public official?
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Impeachment
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If Congress passes a bill and the President refuses to sign it, that is called a?
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Veto
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Which of these is a responsibility of Maryland's state government?
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Education Policy
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The Senate has _____ members?
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100
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The term "bicameral" refers to?
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a two-chamber legislature
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The congressional powers specifically listed in Article 1, Section 8 are called?
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Enumerated Powers
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Congress can override a presidential veto by a ______ vote in both houses?
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Two thirds (2/3)
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The _____ is often used in Congress to stretch the powers of Congress not specifically mentioned in Article 1, Section 8?
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Necessary and Proper Clause
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House of Representatives:
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Size: 435
Age: 25 Residency: District Citizenship: 7 years Term of Office: 2 years |
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Senate:
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Size: 100
Age: 30 Residency: State Citizenship: 9 years Term of Office: 6 years |
