The basis for our central government before the U.S. Constitution was the

• Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Bill of Rights

The plan for government discussed at the Constitutional Convention that called for one house of Congress with equal representation between states was the

• Virginia Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• New York Plan

• New Jersey Plan

The plan for government discussed at the Constitutional Convention that called for two houses of Congress with representation based on population was the

• Virginia Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• New York Plan

• New Jersey Plan

The powers to tax, regulate commerce, borrow money, and coin money are listed as what type of powers?

• Inherent Power

• Expressed Powers

• Reserved Power

• Implied Powers

What is known as "talking a bill to death?"

• Cloture

• Filibuster

• Senatorial Courtesy

• Pigeonholing

What title is given to the legislative branch?

• President

• Congress

• Electoral College

• Supreme Court

What is the length of a term for a member of the House of Representatives

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 5 years

How many members of the House of Representatives are elected at every election

• One half of the House of Representatives

• One third of the House of Representatives

• Two thirds of the House of Representatives

• The entire House of Representatives

How many members are there in the House of Representatives

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 535

An age of 25 years, and a citizen for 7 years are two qualifications to be

• President

• a member of the Supreme Court

• a member of the House of Representatives

• a member of the Senate