Citizenship Chapter 8: Congress | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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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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