The Structure of Government

1. The framers of the Constitution set up a federal system of government. What does that mean?

• The federal government is the most powerful.

• the powers are divided between the state and federal government

• All government entities are federal government offices.

• State government is more powerful than the federal government.

2. The Constitution gave certain powers to the national government. These powers were called _______________ powers?

• Reserved

• Ultimate

• Delegated

• Specific

3. Which type of power is kept by the states?

• Delegated

• Reserved

• Verbage

• Limited

4. A clause in the Constitution states that "Congress may make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper" for carrying out its duties. This clause is called the ___________ clause?

• Federal

• Legislative

• Elastic

• Forbearance

5. The federal government has _________ branches, each with distinct responsibilities and powers.

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 6

6. The Legislative branch of government is responsible for making the nation's _________?

• Policy

• Laws

• Money

• Weather

7. Which is the larger house of congress?

• Senate

• House of Representatives.

8. How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 500

• Depends on the year.

9. How many Senators represent each state?

• 2

• depends on population.

• 4

10. The leader of the House of Representatives is called ___________?

• president pro tempore

• Leader of the House

• Vice-President

• Speaker of the House.