Which is a true statement about Congressional power? Expressed powers are not in the Constitution and implied powers are in the Constitution. Implied powers are not given to all Congress members. Expressed powers are needed to carry out implied powers. Expressed powers are listed in the Constitution and implied powers are not listed but granted when needed.

Expressed powers are listed in the Constitution and implied powers are not listed but granted when needed.

Which of the following is true? Both the House and Senate are based on population. Neither the House nor Senate are based on population. The House is based on population while the Senate is based on equal representation. The Senate is based on population while the House is not.

The House is based on population while the Senate is based on equal representation.

What is the purpose of lawmaking?

for elected officials to make laws for their constituents

Which of the following is a true statement about how a bill becomes a law? A bill must be introduced in the Senate. A bill becoming a law is an easy process. The President can either sign a bill into law or veto it. A bill must be introduced in the House of Representatives.

The President can either sign a bill into law or veto it.

What challenge was resolved by the ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment?

to allow citizens instead of state legislatures to vote for U.S. Senators

What does the 16th amendment say?

Gave congress the ability to levy taxes

What is "gerrymandering"?

Redrawing congressional district lines to favor a political party

What does the census affect?

The number of representatives each state receives.

When does congress begin and adjourn?

January 3rd, on odd numbered years

After a bill is introduced in either the House or Senate, what is the next step? Options: It goes to the President to be signed into law., It goes to the Standing Committee., It goes to the Conference Committee., It goes to the other chamber of Congress for a vote.

It goes to the Standing Committee.

Why must the Senate approve the President's Supreme Court Justice nominations?

It allows part of the Legislative branch to check the power of the Executive branch.

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A person running for the US Senate has to be

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30 years old

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A person running for the House of Representatives has to be

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25 years old

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A person running for the Senate must be...

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A citizen for 9 years

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A person running for the House of Representatives must be...

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A citizen for 7 years

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How long is the term for members of the US House of Representatives?

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2 years

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How long is the term for members of the US Senate?

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6 years

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A person running for the House of Representatives or Senate must...

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Live in the state they represent.

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