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Test Legislative
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Consists of the congress, a ________ legislature consisting | Biocameral |
| House of representative (____ memebers, based upon _______ of the states) | 435, Population |
| How old do you have to be a House of Representative? | Age : 25 |
| How long is the term of a House of Representative? | 2 year term |
| Senate: ( ____ memebers- two per_____) | 100 members - two per state |
| How old do you have to be to be a senate? | Age: 30 |
| How many years do you have to be in the U.S.A. to be a House of Representatives? | Citizen for 7 years |
| How many years do you have to be in the U.S.A. to be a senate? | Citizen for 9 years |
| How long is the term of a senate? | Term for 6 years |
| ____________ Powers: Specifically listed in the constitution of the United States. | Explicit |
| ____________ Powers: Used to carry out expressed powers | Implied |
| 1. Makes _______ | the laws |
| 2. Approves the _______ budget | annual |
| 3. Confirms ________ apponitment | presidential |
| 4. Raises ______ through taxes and other levies | revenue |
| 5. Regulates interstate and foreign ______ | trades |
| 6. Declares _____ | war |
| _______ a bill by a senator or representative | Introduce |
| Working in _________ | committees |
| __________ the bill in each house | debating |
| ________ on the bill in each house | voting |
| sending the bill to the _________ to sign into law | president |
| Media: Focusing public attention on ________ issues | selected |
| Media: Offering a ________ in which opposing viewpoints are communicated | viewpoint |
| Media: Holding government offcials _______ to the public | accountable |
| Media: Government officals use _____ to commuication with the public. | media |
| Individuals: ___________ in politics ( voting, campaigning, seeking office) | Participating |
| Individuals: __________ opinions ( lobbying, demonstrating, writing letters) | Expressing |
| Iddividuals: Joining _________ | interest groups |
| Interest groups: ______ issuess | Identifying |
| Interest groups: making politcal ______ | contribution |
| Interest groups: _________ government officals | lobbying |
| Interest groups: __________: seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill | lobbying |