PAC Exam 2 – Sims (Questions With Complete Answers)
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PAC Exam 2 – Sims (Questions With Complete Answers)
Who is the voice of the people?
Congress
What is the branch of government closest to the people?
Congress
How many years is a term of a member of the House?
2 years
How many members are in the senate?
100
How many members are in t...
PAC Exam 2 – Sims (Questions With Complete Answers)
Who is the voice of the people?
Congress
What is the branch of government closest to the people?
Congress
How many years is a term of a member of the House?
2 years
How many members are in the senate?
100
How many members are in the house?
435
What are the qualifications to be a member of Senate?
1. at least 30 years of age
2. Citizen of the US for 9 years
3. Resident of state
What are the qualification to be a member of the House?
1. at least 25 years of age
2. Citizen of the US for 7 years
3. Resident of State
Why is it important to have an age restriction for the Senate and House?
To have maturity and life experience
How many years is a term for senators?
6 years
What are the functions of Congress?
1. Spending money
2. Impeachment
Congress has what type of Districts?
Single member districts
, Elections for the Houses are based on what?
State-based
While in session, the House members have immunity from/for what?
Immunity from arrest, immunity for speech and debate
What is the section 8 powers?
Necessary and proper clause - whatever Congress has to do, they have the power to
carry that out (ex. IRS)
How many people are averaged per district that the House represents?
700,000 people/district
Every state is guaranteed how many seats in the House?
1
What states only have 1 seat in the House?
Alaska, Delaware, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wyoming
What are the 5 delegates from the protected territories that are excluded?
1. American Somoa
2. The District of Columbia
3. Guam
4. The Virgin Islands
5. Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico doesn't have a delegate but has what instead?
Resident Commissioner
Who is the Speaker of the House currently?
Nancy Pelosi
Who is the Majority Leader of the House?
Kevin McCarthy (R)
Who is the Minority Leader of the House?
Nancy Pelosi (D)
What are party whips?
they count votes, communicate both directions, persuade
Who are the Party Whips of the House?
Steven Scalise (R) and Sterney Hoyer (D)
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