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Q 1/20
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What can members of the House of Representatives and the Senate do if the President vetos a bill?
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Pass it by a 2/3 vote
It can be passed if a majority of one house overrides the veto
It cannot be passed
It can be passed if three-quarters of the members of the opposing party choose to override it.
Q 2/20
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President Wilson created the League of Nations after WWI to prevent future wars. To a part of the League of Nations countries had to sign a treaty; however, the US never joined. Why did we join even though our President created the League of Nations treaty?
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The President decided not to sign it.
The Supreme Court ruled that the treaty was unconstitutional.
Congress did not approve of the President’s treaty.
Only Congress has the power to create treaties.
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What can members of the House of Representatives and the Senate do if the President vetos a bill?
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30 sec
Q.
President Wilson created the League of Nations after WWI to prevent future wars. To a part of the League of Nations countries had to sign a treaty; however, the US never joined. Why did we join even though our President created the League of Nations treaty?
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60 sec
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How many congressional districts does Minnesota have?
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30 sec
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What does "cloture" mean?
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30 sec
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Which of the following affects the number of congressional districts each state gets?
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30 sec
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How long is the term of a Representative?
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30 sec
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Who can introduce a bill into Congress?
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30 sec
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How long is the term of a Senator?
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30 sec
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If there is a tie in the Senate, who casts the final vote?
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30 sec
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What is the total number of US senators?
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30 sec
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What is the next legislative step after a bill is introduced into the House of Representatives?
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30 sec
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How many total members are in the House of Representatives?
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30 sec
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What is the purpose of congressional committees?
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30 sec
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How does bicameral describe the US legislative branch?
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30 sec
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Which of the following describes a long speech to prevent voting on a bill?
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30 sec
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What is apportionment?
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30 sec
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What is the manipulation of a congressional district boundaries to benefit a particular party called?
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30 sec
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Which of the following powers is NOT included in Article I of the constitution (powers of Congress)?
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30 sec
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What is a Conference Committee?
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30 sec
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Can a state lose a seat in the House of Representatives?
