How many senators does the Constitution allow each state?

•    one

•   two

•    three

•   varies according to a state’s population

The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature in which

•   representation in both houses is based on population.

•    both houses have equal representation.

•    representation is based on population in the Senate and equal representation in the House

• representation is based on population in the House and there is equal representation in the Senate.

Which term refers to a special type of act that Congress uses to set aside funds for specific purposes?

• apportionment

• appropriation

•   impeachment

•   oversight

The power of impeachment is important to our system of checks and balances because it allows Congress to

•     override presidential vetoes.

•    pass laws overturning Supreme Court case decisions.

•    bring officials in the executive and judicial branches to trial.

• make sure the executive branch follows the laws of Congress

Clause of the Constitution from which the implied powers of Congress are derived

•     naturalization

•    necessary and proper clause

•   subpoena

•    writ of habeas corpus

Tax levied on one person but passed on to another for payment to the government

•    direct tax

• ex post facto laws

•     indirect tax

•      inherent tax

Tax that individuals pay directly to the government

•     direct tax

• implied powers

•   indirect tax  

•   inherent tax

Amount by which the government’s expenses exceed its revenue

•  deficit

• surplus

• direct tax

• ex post facto laws

Legal document that requires a person to testify in a certain matter

•     naturalization

•   necessary and proper clause

•      subpoena

•    writ of habeas corpus

Court order that forces the police to present a person in court to face charges

• naturalization

• necessary and proper clause

• subpoena

• writ of habeas corpus