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5216264How old do you have to be to be in the House of Representatives?25
5216265You must be a citizen for ___ years to be in the House of Reps.7
5216266How many members are in the House of Reps?435
5216267How many votes are each state guaranteed in the house of reps?1
5216268How many terms are there for the House of Reps?2
5216269Can you be elected year after year to be in the House of Reps?yes
5216270Elections are every ____ years for the House or Reps.2
5216271The membership in the House of Reps is based on __________population
5216272How old do you have to be to be in the Senate?30
5216273You have to be a citizen for ____ years to be in the Senate9
5216274Every state gets ____ Senators2
5216275The Senate terms are _____ years long6
5216276Can you be elected year after year in the Senate?yes
5216277Elections for the Senate are every _____ years2
5216278How much of the Senate is elected every two years?one-third
5216279Congress must meet at least ____________ w/ more than half of the members presentonce a year
5216280Congress has the power to tax- to pay debts, pay for services used by people, and ______defend the country
5216281Congress has the power to regulate trade- ______________ Clausecommerce
5216282Congress can pass laws that grant_________ & _________copyrights and patents
5216283Congress can declare war- _____________________ ActWar Powers
5216284Congress can create and support an army- ___________ ended in 1973Draft
5216285Congress cannot suspend habeas corpus unless- _______ safety or rebellion requires itpublic
5216286Congress cannot accept a ________, _________, or ________ from foreign countries- bribesgift, title, or job
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