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Three Branches
Carroll County Leg/Jud/Exe
Question | Answer |
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What are the three branches of Government? | Legislative, Executive, Judicial |
What are the two houses of the Legislative branch? | House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate |
What are the qualifications of a House member? | Must be 25 years old, a resident of the state, and a seven year citizen of the United States |
What are the qualifications of a U.S. Senator? | Must be 30 years old, a resident of the state, and a nine year citizen of the United States |
How many Representatives serve in Congress? | 435 |
How many Representatives does Maryland have in Congress? | 8 |
Who is the Congressman for Carroll County? | Roscoe Bartlett |
Who is the the Leader of the House? How is this person chosen? | Speaker of the House is elected by the members of the House. |
What is the number of Representatives based on? | Population determined by the U.S. census every ten years |
How many members serve in the U.S. Senate? | 100 |
Each state has how many Senators? | 2 |
What are the qualifications of a U.S. Senator? | Must be 30 years old, resident of the state, and a nine year citizen |
Who is the leader of the U.S. Senate? | Vice President |
What is the main job of the legislative branch? | To make laws |
Where do all money bills begin? | In the House |
Which House brings charges of impeachment? | The House |
Which House tries charges of impeachment? | The Senate |
Which House can declare war? | Both |
Which House can ratify treaties? | The Senate |