Unit 5 Review- Congressional Structure & Leadership

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What are Expressed Powers?

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Powers of U.S. government which have been explicitly granted by the Constitution

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Term that describes the implied powers of the Federal government under the Constitution

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Necessary & Proper

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Powers of the Federal government, not specifically stated, based on "necessary and proper" clause, Elastic Clause

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Implied Powers

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Term that describes how the Constitution is able to "stretch" and adapt to change over time

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Elastic Clause

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The judicial branch can check the power of the legislative branch by

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declaring laws passed by Congress unconstitutional.

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How many people are in the House of Representatives?

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435

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How many people are in the Senate?

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100

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How many years are the House of Representatives elected for?

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2 years

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How old does one have to be in order to be a Senator?

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30

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How many senators are there for each state?

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2