Mainly as a way of preventing poor people- especially newly
freed blacks in the South after the Civil War- from voting. If
you're poor and have little/no money, you're not going to want to
spend that money to pay a special tax just to be able to vote.
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Who can veto certain laws written by congress if they are deemed unsatisfactory
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president
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What does it mean to say Congress is a bicameral legislature
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Means that it has 2 different groups- House and Senate.
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How long is the term for an elected member of the House of Representatives
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Representatives and Delegates serve for two-year terms, while
the Resident Commissioner serves for four years. The Constitution
permits the House to expel a member with a two-thirds vote.
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How many times may a person run for office in the Senate
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There is no limit.
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When was prohibition appealed
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1933
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What allows the public to make changes in policies related to the structure of government social policies and suffrage
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the amendment process
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What enables congress to expand its powers when necessary
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(elastic clause)
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What gives Congress unlimited power to make laws
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none of these
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What is the legislative branch of the federal government referred to as
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The legislative branch is referred to as Congress in the United
States. In other countries, the legislative branch may be called
other things, such as Parliament, the Diet, National Assembly, and
others.
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What provision does the Nineteenth Amendment allow for
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Woman's right to vote.
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What is the purpose of the Twenty-fifth Amendment
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The Twenty-fifth Amendment (Amendment XXV) to the United States
Constitution deals with succession to the Presidency and
establishes procedures both for filling a vacancy in the office of
the Vice President, as well as responding to Presidential
disabilities.
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Why couldn't residents of Washington DC before 1961 vote in presidential elections
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The district did not have any votes in the electoral college.
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Which section of Article I sets limits on the power of Congress
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Section 9 - A+
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Which amendment sets dates for the terms of president, vice president, and Congress
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The Twentieth Amendment (Amendment XX)
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Which of the following is not a responsibility of the Senate
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Try federal cases in the federal courts
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Why were poll taxes created
Mainly as a way of preventing poor people- especially newly
freed blacks in the South after the Civil War- from voting. If
you're poor and have little/no money, you're not going to want to
spend that money to pay a special tax just to be able to vote.
Who can veto certain laws written by congress if they are deemed unsatisfactory
president
What does it mean to say Congress is a bicameral legislature
Means that it has 2 different groups- House and Senate.
How long is the term for an elected member of the House of Representatives
Representatives and Delegates serve for two-year terms, while
the Resident Commissioner serves for four years. The Constitution
permits the House to expel a member with a two-thirds vote.
How many times may a person run for office in the Senate
There is no limit.
When was prohibition appealed
1933
What allows the public to make changes in policies related to the structure of government social policies and suffrage
the amendment process
What enables congress to expand its powers when necessary
(elastic clause)
What gives Congress unlimited power to make laws
none of these
What is the legislative branch of the federal government referred to as
The legislative branch is referred to as Congress in the United
States. In other countries, the legislative branch may be called
other things, such as Parliament, the Diet, National Assembly, and
others.
What provision does the Nineteenth Amendment allow for
Woman's right to vote.
What is the purpose of the Twenty-fifth Amendment
The Twenty-fifth Amendment (Amendment XXV) to the United States
Constitution deals with succession to the Presidency and
establishes procedures both for filling a vacancy in the office of
the Vice President, as well as responding to Presidential
disabilities.
Why couldn't residents of Washington DC before 1961 vote in presidential elections
The district did not have any votes in the electoral college.
Which section of Article I sets limits on the power of Congress
Section 9 - A+
Which amendment sets dates for the terms of president, vice president, and Congress
The Twentieth Amendment (Amendment XX)
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the Senate