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Legislative branch Test
For Mr. Anger's Class
17
History
9th Grade
11/17/2008

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How many years do House members serve?
Definition
2
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How many years do Senators serve?
Definition
6
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What are the requirements to be a member of the House?
Definition
Must be at least 25. Citizen of the U.S for at least 7 years. A resident of the state that is represented.
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What are the qualifications to be a senator?
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Must be at least 30 years old. citizen for at least 9 years. Must be a citizen of the state that is represented.
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How many senators are there?
Definition
100
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How many House members are there?
Definition
435
Term
What congressional district is Oak ridge in?
Definition
3rd
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Who is the third congressional representative?
Definition
Zach Wamp
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Who are Tennessee senators?
Definition
Larmar Alexander and Bob Corker
Term
Who is the speaker of the house?
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Nancy Pallosi
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Who is the President of the Senate?
Definition
The vice President
Term
Who is the president pro-temp
Definition
Robert Byrd
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Who is the majority leader?
Definition
Harry Reid
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Who is the minority leader?
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Mitch McConnel
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Who is the majority whip?
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Dick Durbin
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who is the minority whip?
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John Kyl
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What are non-legislative powers?
Definition
Powers that enable the government to operate more efficently and help congress serve as a check on other branches of government. Examples are ratify treaties and approve presidential appointments.
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