Mini Assessment: Unit 2 – Flashcards The Legislative Branch

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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

Back

the Senate and the House of Representatives

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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

Back

Six (6)

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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

Back

Four hundred thirty-five (435)

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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

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All people of the state

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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

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Because of the state’s population

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How many U.S. Senators are there?

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One hundred (100)

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A candidate who runs for the U.S. House of Representatives must meet which of the following qualifications? Options: At least 30 years old, Hold a law degree, Legal resident of state, U.S. citizen from birth

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Legal resident of state

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How did the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland, greatly expand the powers of Congress?

Back

Providing a very broad interpretation of the “necessary and proper” clause

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Which is an example of a power delegated to Congress in the Constitution?

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the power to declare war

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What are the qualifications to be a U.S. Representative?

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At least 25 years old, 7 years a citizen, resident of the state