Legislative Unit Review

The lawmaking function of Congress is central to democracy because

• it enables elected representatives to do the daily work of government.

• legislative powers are necessary to check the power of the President.

• it frees members of Congress from the pressures of public opinion.

• it is the means by which the public will becomes public policy.

Which qualification for House members is NOT in the Constitution?

• must be 25 years old

• must have been a citizen for at least seven years

• must live in the district being represented

• must live in the state from which chosen

In Congress, screening bills for floor consideration is a major duty of

• committee members.

• constituent servants.

• constituent representatives.

• politicians

The regular period of time during which Congress conducts its business is called a

• prorogue

• session

• special session

• congressional meeting

The number of Senate seats held by each State is

• set by the Census Bureau.

• based on State populations

• the same as the number of House seats

• fixed by the Constitution

The Framers of the Constitution favored bicameralism because

• two houses could block the acts of a single President

• it allowed for fair and equal representation of the States at the national level

• Great Britain had only one house of Parliament.

• one house would spend more money than two.

Senators are elected to serve

• two-year terms

• three-year terms

• four-year terms

• six-year terms

Which of the following is a qualification for senators?

• must have been born in the state from which elected

• must have a degree in law

• must have been a citizen for at least nine years

• must be at least 40 years old

Before the 17th Amendment was adopted, senators were chosen by

• the people of each state

• the state legislatures

• special state conventions

• select House committees

*In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court

• ruled the doctrine of implied powers to be unconstitutional.

• upheld the doctrine of implied powers.

• upheld the right of the State of Maryland to tax a federal agency.

• ruled the creation of a bank by Congress to be unconstitutional