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What is the last step in the lawmaking process?

A
The Senate has to approve it.
B
The president has to sign it.
C
The people have to vote on it.
D
The legislature has to veto it.
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How can the Senate limit the power of the House?

A
by not sending bills to the House
B
by not approving the House’s bills
C
by being the upper chamber
D
by having six-year terms
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How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

A
100
B
200
C
435
D
535
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In the House, who has the power to lead the majority party caucus and control the agenda?

A
the Majority Whip
B
the Majority Floor Leader
C
the Speaker of the House
D
the Committee Chair
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Based on its role as outlined in the US Constitution, which function is most commonly carried out by the House of Representatives?

A
electing a president in a deadlock
B
impeaching a federal employee
C
reviewing Senate tax bills
D
creating laws
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Read the quote from a member of the House.In order to do our job well, we spend a lot of time meeting with people who live in our states to tell them about what is happening in government and to listen to their ideas about how to improve life in our country.—Representative Mike HondaCalifornia District 17San Jose, CA

A
to propose and draft state laws
B
to hire and manage staff in Washington D.C.
C
to meet with constituents in the district
D
to serve on committees in the House
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For a piece of legislation to proceed to the Senate, it needs a certain number of votes. Whose job is it to organize votes by members within each party?

A
the whip
B
the floor leader
C
the caucus
D
the committee
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Revenue bills can be proposed only by

A
the House.
B
the Senate.
C
the Speaker.
D
the President.

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