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Legislative 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Which branch makes the nation’s laws? | Legislative branch |
| What type of legislature has two houses? | Bicameral |
| What two groups make up Congress? | House and Senate |
| Which house is based on population? | House |
| How many total representatives serve in Congress? | 435 |
| How long is a representative’s term? | Two years |
| How often is the national census taken? | Ten years |
| What is the minimum age to serve in the House? | 25 |
| How long must a representative be a U.S. citizen? | Seven years |
| Who leads meetings in the House of Representatives? | Speaker |
| Who elects the Speaker of the House? | House members |
| Who is second in line for the presidency? | Speaker |
| Which house begins impeachment charges? | House |
| What does impeachment mean? | Accuse wrongdoing |
| How many total senators are in Congress? | 100 |
| How many senators represent each state? | Two |
| How long is a senator’s term? | Six years |
| What is the minimum age to serve in the Senate? | 30 |
| How long must a senator be a U.S. citizen? | Nine years |