| Question |
Answer |
| What are the three branches of Government? |
Legislative, Executive, Judicial |
| What are the two houses of the Legislative branch? |
House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate
|
| What are the qualifications of a House member? |
Must be 25 years old, a resident of the state, and a seven year citizen of the United States |
| What are the qualifications of a U.S. Senator? |
Must be 30 years old, a resident of the state, and a nine year citizen of the United States |
| How many Representatives serve in Congress? |
435 |
| How many Representatives does Maryland have in Congress? |
8 |
| Who is the Congressman for Carroll County? |
Roscoe Bartlett |
| Who is the the Leader of the House?
How is this person chosen? |
Speaker of the House is elected by the members of the House. |
| What is the number of Representatives based on? |
Population determined by the U.S. census every ten years |
| How many members serve in the U.S. Senate? |
100 |
| Each state has how many Senators? |
2
|
| What are the qualifications of a U.S. Senator? |
Must be 30 years old, resident of the state, and a nine year citizen |
| Who is the leader of the U.S. Senate? |
Vice President |
| What is the main job of the legislative branch? |
To make laws |
| Where do all money bills begin? |
In the House |
| Which House brings charges of impeachment? |
The House |
| Which House tries charges of impeachment? |
The Senate |
| Which House can declare war? |
Both |
| Which House can ratify treaties? |
The Senate |
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