Chapter 8-Lesson 2 Government and It's People

A state’s number of representatives may increase or decrease depending on changes to the

• economy

• Electoral College

• population

• number of senators

How many senators are in the United States Senate?

• 435

• 440

• 100

• 535

Which article of the Constitution describes how Congress is set up and its role in making the nation's laws?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

_____________ is the guarantee that all people are treated equally under the law regardless of race, religion, or political beliefs.

• Due Process

• Equal Protection

• Naturalization

• The Elastic Clause

The Supreme Court has the power of ___________, the power of the to determine or not actions of the Legislative and Executive Branches are constitutional.

• Full Faith Clause

• Judicial Review

• Equal Protection

• Due Process

How many justices make up the Supreme Court?

• Ten

• Nine

• Eight

• Eleven

A person who was born in another country can become an American citizen through a process known as _______________.

• duality

• due process

• equal protection

• naturalization

Who is the head of the executive branch of the federal government?

• Secretary of State

• Senate Majority Leader

• Vice President

• President

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

• 435

• 440

• 100

• 535

States with larger populations have more representatives in Congress.

• True

• False