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Citizenship Chapter 8: Congress

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    Weintraub Chapter 8
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  • What part of the federal government writes laws?
    Congress
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  • What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress
    Senate and House
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  • Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
    Writes laws
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  • How many U.S. Senators are there?
    100
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  • How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?
    6 years
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  • Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
    Amy Klobuchar
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  • How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
    435
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  • How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
    2 years
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  • Why do U.S. Representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. Senators?
    To more closely follow public opinion
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  • How many Senators does each state have?
    Two
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  • Why does each state have two Senators?
    Equal representation for small states
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  • Name your U.S. Representative
    Ilhan Omar
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  • What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
    Nancy Pelosi
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  • Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
    Citizens of their state
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  • Who elects U.S. Senators?
    Citizens from their state
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  • Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
    Citizens in their district.
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