Midterms 101: How Congress Works

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    Question 1

    Why are the elections held in November 2026 called midterm elections?

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    Question 2

    How many voting members does the House of Representatives have?

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    Question 3

    How long is the term of a member of the House of Representatives?

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    Question 4

    The table compares the House and the Senate. What belongs in the blank cell?

    A table comparing the House and the Senate. Members: 435 and 100. Term: 2 years for the House and a blank cell for the Senate. Minimum age: 25 and 30.
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    Question 5

    Who is allowed to vote in a federal election in the United States?

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    Question 6

    The picture sorts powers that belong to only one chamber of Congress. Which power belongs in the blank?

    Two bins. The House-only bin holds the cards Starts tax bills and Impeaches officials. The Senate-only bin holds the card Confirms judges and one blank card.
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    Question 7

    Which branch of the federal government makes the laws?

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    Question 8

    How many senators does each state have, and why?

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    Question 9

    Which offices are on the ballot across the country in the November 2026 midterm election?

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    Question 10

    If the president vetoes a bill, what can Congress do?