US Goverment

What was the result of the Great Compromise?

• Bicameral Congress:  The House and the Senate
• Slaves counted as 60% of a person for representation
• Nine of Thirteen States were needed to ratify the Constitution
• The Slave Trade would remain legal until 1808

What was the 3/5 compromise about during the Constitutional Convention?

• Ratifying new amendments
• Representation in Congress for slave states.
• Senate Filibuster rules
• Creating new states out of territories

How old does the Constitution require House of Representatives members to be?

• 35

• 30

• 25

• 21

How old does the Constitution require Senators to be?

• 30 Years

• 25 years

• 35 years

• 21 years

How many years is a Senator's term of office?

• Two years
• Four years
• Six Years
• Eight Years

How old does the Constitution require a President to be?

• 21
• 25
• 30
• 35

How does the Executive Branch check the power of Congress (the Legislative Branch)?

• Impeachment
• Judicial Review
• Veto
• Recall Election

How does the Supreme court Check the power of the other two branches?

• Judicial Review
• Original Jurisdiction
• Impeachment
• Dissenting Opinions

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 435
• 535
• 100
• 538

How long are Supreme court members in office?

• Four years
• Six Years
• Twelve Years
• Lifetime Appointments