Practice Government Benchmark 2

Front

The government has only those powers specifically stated in the Constitution.

Back

Expressed

Front

A tax that is added to a product at time of purchase.

Back

Sales

Front

House of Representatives investigates whether there are sufficient charges against the President or Federal judges. The Senate serves as acting jury to convict or acquit.

Back

impeachment

Front

The act of becoming a United States Citizen.

Back

naturalization

Front

Free mailing privileges

Back

franking

Front

Must be 25 years of age, be a citizen for 7 years, and be a resident of the state representing.

Back

Representative

Front

Law passed by congress.

Back

A bill

Front

Dividing seats in Congress by party based on the latest census.

Back

proportional representation

Front

Serves in Congress for six years.

Back

senator

Front

The government's power to take private land for public use. Government must pay fair market value for land in doing so.

Back

eminent domain