Unit 3 Test – The Legislative Branch

Front

The powers of Congress are given by the Constitution in Article __________.

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Front

The _______________________ calls for the direct election of U.S. Senators.

Back

17th Amendment

Front

To be a Senator, you must be a …

Back

30 Years Old, Citizen for 9 Years, Resident of the state you want to represent.

Front

A senator’s term is ________________ years in office.

Back

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Front

Whom do Senators represent?

Back

All members of their state

Front

Which of the following is a special duty of members of the Senate?
Approve Presidential Appointments, Deal with bills with raising money, Strike down laws as unconstitutional, Veto laws from the House of Representatives

Back

Approve Presidential Appointments

Front

How many Senators are there?

Back

100

Front

Who does the Constitution specify as being the presiding officer of the Senate?

Back

Vice President

Front

All of the following are qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives, EXCEPT: 25 Years Old, Citizen for 7 Years, Resident of the state you want to represent

Back

Born in America

Front

The term for a member of the House of Representatives is ______________ years.

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