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What is the name of the national legislative branch?
a) Congress
b) Senate
c) General Assembly
d) House of Burgesses

Presiding officer of the House of Representatives
a) President pro tempore
b) Vice President
c) Speaker of the House
d) Sergeant at Arms

What is the length of term for a Senator?
a) 4
b) 6
c) 8
d) 2

How many votes does it take to override a Presidential veto?
a) 3/4
b) 1/3
c) 1/2
d) 2/3

Which of the following is part of our congress?
a) House of Representative
b) neither of them
c) Senate
d) both of them

Which house of Congress is based on population?
a) Senate
b) House of Representatives
c) President Pro Tempore
d) Supreme Court

Who is in charge of the Senate if the VP is not present?
a) Speaker of the House
b) President
c) Majority Whip
d) President Pro Tempore

In the impeachment process, what is the job of the House of Reps?
a) To begin the process
b) Act as judge
c) Act as jury
d) To end the process

What is one qualification that is the same for both houses of Congress?
a) You cannot live in the state you represent
b) You must live in the state you represent
c) You must be a citizen for 7 years
d) You must be at least 30 years old

Powers of Congress
a) Article 1, Sec. 8
b) Article 1, Sec. 9
c) Article II, Sec. 3
d) Article II, Sec. 1

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