The Constitution, Legislative Branch and Executive Branch

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What is the foundation for the federal government of the United States?

Back

The Constitution

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What is an exclusive (expressive) power?

Back

A power only for the federal government

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What is a reserved power?

Back

A power only the states have

Front

What is a concurrent power?

Back

A power that both the federal government and state government have

Front

What is the purpose of the legislative branch?

Back

To make laws.

Front

What is the role of the Speaker of the House?

Back

Running the day to day business of the House of Representatives.

Front

How many representatives are there?

Back

435

Front

What determines how many representatives a state has?

Back

The population of the state compared to others

Front

How many senators are there?

Back

100

Front

What determines how many senators a state gets?

Back

Each state has the same number.