Legislative Branch

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Bicameral

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A legislative body with two chambers.

Answer explanation

Bicameral refers to a legislative body that consists of two chambers, such as a Senate and a House of Representatives. Therefore, the correct answer is 'A legislative body with two chambers.'

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The chamber of Congress that is made up of representatives based on the population of their state is:

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House of Representatives

Answer explanation

The House of Representatives is the chamber of Congress where the number of representatives from each state is based on its population, making it the correct answer.

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The upper house of Congress is the:

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Senate

Answer explanation

The upper house of Congress is the Senate, which is responsible for representing states and has unique powers such as confirming appointments and ratifying treaties, unlike the House of Representatives, which is the lower house.

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An expressed or enumerated power of Congress is:

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Powers specifically listed in the Constitution.

Answer explanation

An expressed or enumerated power of Congress refers to powers specifically listed in the Constitution, such as the power to tax and regulate commerce. This distinguishes them from implied powers or those reserved for other branches.

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Which is not an example of an expressed power from Article 1, Section 8? Options: Creating a national bank, Declaring war, Levying taxes, Regulating interstate commerce

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Creating a national bank

Answer explanation

Creating a national bank is not explicitly listed as an expressed power in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution. The other options—declaring war, levying taxes, and regulating interstate commerce—are clearly defined powers.

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Implied power

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Implied powers are powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but inferred from the expressed powers.

Answer explanation

Implied powers are not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are inferred from the expressed powers, allowing the federal government to take actions necessary to carry out its duties.

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If punishing piracy is an expressed power, what would be a related implied power?

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Establishing a naval force to enforce anti-piracy laws.

Answer explanation

Establishing a naval force to enforce anti-piracy laws is an implied power related to the expressed power of punishing piracy, as it directly supports the enforcement of anti-piracy measures.

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What is an example of a check the Legislative Branch has on the Executive Branch?

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Overriding a presidential veto.

Answer explanation

Overriding a presidential veto is a key check the Legislative Branch has on the Executive Branch, allowing Congress to pass legislation despite the president's disapproval, thus maintaining a balance of power.

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What is an example of a check the executive branch has on Congress?

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Presidential veto of legislation.

Answer explanation

The presidential veto of legislation is a direct check the executive branch has on Congress, allowing the President to reject bills passed by Congress, thus influencing the legislative process.

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Impeachment

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Impeachment is the process by which a legislative body charges a government official with misconduct.

Answer explanation

Impeachment is specifically the process by which a legislative body, such as Congress, charges a government official with misconduct, making the first answer choice correct.