Chapter 5 Study Guide

What is the privilege that legislators have where they do not have to pay postage?

How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives not counting the six non-voting members?

• 435 voting members

• 441 voting members

• 429 voting members

• 436 voting members

The legislator powers that are spelled out in the Constitution are called what?

• Standing Committee

• Expressed Powers

• Implied Powers

• Joint Committee

What branch did the Framers want to be the most powerful?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Congress

Legislative powers that are not spelled out in the Constitution but are inferred are called what?

• Expressed Powers

• Implied Powers

• Enumerated Powers

• Standing Committee

which representative represents the entire state they live in?

(add an s!) =-)

Which office is the only one that represents two different branches of government?

Answer explanation

executive

well they're just there unless the president "mysteriously" dies

legislative

votes to break ties

Which of the three committees is permanent?

(add an s I don't care)

Answer explanation

consider bills and issues and recommend measures for consideration by the House.

What is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives?

Answer explanation

The Majority Party votes for the Speaker of the House

What are the qualifications for a person to run for the office of the House of Representatives?

• At least 25 years old, live in state wishing to represent, must be U.S. citizen for at least 7 years

• At least 30 years old, live in state wishing to represent, must be U.S. citizen for at least 9 years

• At least 25 years old, live in state wishing to represent, must be U.S. citizen for at least 9 years

• At least 25 years old, live in district wishing to represent, must be U.S. citizen for at least 7 years