gov quiz tomorrow 21-40 benchmark study guide two
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what is given to congress to implement their delegated powers?
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implied powers
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necessary and proper clause is also known as...
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elastic clause
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how can congress discipline federal officials?
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impeachment and removal from office
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which legislative body can charge officials (impeach)?
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House of Representatives
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which legislative party has the power to conduct impeachment trials?
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the senate
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which legislative body has the power to confirm presidential appointments and treaties?
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the senate
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what happens if the electoral college fails to elect a president (which legislative body does the vote go to and what is the process of picking)
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it goes to the House of Representatives, who vote between the top three electoral candidates
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what happens if the electoral college fails to elect a Vice President?
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the senate votes for a Vice President
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what does Article 1 section 9 of the constitution do?
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denies certain powers to the national legislature
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under what circumstances can congress suspend the privilege of habeas corpus?
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the nation is in a state of rebellion or has been invaded
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what is habeas corpus
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the right of every prisoner to challenge the terms of his or her incarceration in court before a judge
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what are other things that congress is prohibited from doing?
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passing export taxes, passing ex post facto laws, withdrawing money from the national treasury without an appropriations law, and favoring one state over another in commerce situations
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how old must a Representative be?
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at least 25
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how long must Representatives have been American citizens?
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7 years
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what is the final requirement of being a Representative
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one must be a resident of the state he/she is representing
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is it mandated by law that representatives live in the district they represent?
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no. it is by tradition, not law, that they live in the districts they represent
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what is the term length for a Representative?
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2 years
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how many terms can a representative serve?
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infinite
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how many representatives are in the house and what law fixed it this way?
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the reapportionment act of 1929 fixed the size of the House at 435
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what is the presiding officer of the House called?
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the speaker of the house
