The structure and function of Congress, the presidency, the judiciary, and federalism in American government.
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- What is the primary role of Congress?
- To make federal laws
- How many senators does each state have?
- Two
- How many House representatives does each state have?
- Based on state population
- What is the minimum age to be a U.S. Senator?
- 30 years old
- What is the minimum age to be a House representative?
- 25 years old
- How long is a Senate term?
- Six years
- How long is a House term?
- Two years
- What exclusive power does the House have that the Senate does not?
- Initiating revenue bills
- What is a filibuster?
- An extended debate used to delay or prevent a vote in the Senate
- How many votes are required to end a filibuster in the Senate?
- Sixty votes through cloture
- Who is the chief presiding officer of the House of Representatives?
- The Speaker of the House
- What is the primary role of the Senate Majority Leader?
- Chief strategist and spokesperson for the majority party in the Senate
- What is the minimum age requirement to be President?
- 35 years old
- How long is a presidential term?
- Four years
- How many times may a person be elected President?
- Two times, for a maximum of eight years