Structure of Congress

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Which of the following statements best describes the structure of Congress as established by the framers of the Constitution? A) A unicameral legislature with equal representation for all states, B) A bicameral legislature with representation based on population in one house and equal representation in the other, C) A bicameral legislature with equal representation in both houses, D) A unicameral legislature with representation based on the size of the state

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A bicameral legislature with representation based on population in one house and equal representation in the other

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What was the primary concern of the framers at the Constitutional Convention regarding the structure of Congress?

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Balancing representation between large and small states

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How often does the U.S. Census Bureau conduct a census to determine the number of representatives each state receives?

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Every ten years

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What unique power does the House of Representatives have that the Senate does not? Choose the best answer from the options provided: A) To approve treaties, B) To originate revenue bills, C) To conduct impeachment trials, D) To confirm presidential appointments

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To originate revenue bills

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Which of the following best describes the term lengths for members of the House of Representatives and the Senate? A) House members serve four years; Senators serve six years B) House members serve two years; Senators serve six years C) Both serve four years D) Both serve two years

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House members serve two years; Senators serve six years

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What is the primary role of the Senate in the lawmaking process? Choose the best answer from the options provided: A) To originate all revenue bills, B) To provide advice and consent on treaties and presidential appointments, C) To conduct all impeachment trials

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To provide advice and consent on treaties and presidential appointments

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The Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention addressed the issue of: The power of the president, The structure of Congress, The rights of states, The process of amending the Constitution

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The structure of Congress

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Which of the following statements about the Senate is true? Senators are elected by state legislatures, The Senate has 435 members, Senators serve longer terms than House members, The Senate is more centralized than the House

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Senators serve longer terms than House members

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What is the significance of the necessary and proper clause in Article I of the Constitution?

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It allows Congress to create laws that are implied by the enumerated powers.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the House of Representatives? Centralized and hierarchical structure, Handles revenue bills, Represents smaller geographic areas

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Members serve six-year terms