Mr. Raymond The Legislative Branch: Congress Homework Check

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• The legislative branch
• the judicial branch
• the executive branch

t/f Enumerated powers are known as expressed powers.

• True
• False

T/F the name for a two house legislature is unicameral

• true
• False

There are how many member is the Senate?

• 2/3rds
• 100
• 50
• 435

In the House of Representatives members serve how long of a term?

• 2years
• 4years
• 6years
• 10years

The Great Compromise allowed for the Congressional structure (House and Senate) as we know it today. The Great Compromise allowed small states and big states to compromise on representation.

• True
• False

According to the chart, which of the following is a power of the Legislative Branch? Mark ALL that apply!

• Coin Money
• Support and army and navy
• Grant Pardons and copyrights
• Establish schools
• Create Executive Agencies

Article 1 Section 8 of the US Constitution is known as the elastic clause or implied powers. It is also known as necessary and proper clause? True/False

• True
• False

Congressional power to draft someone into military service is an example of what power?

• expressed
• implied
• necessary

Impeachment charges start in the House or the Senate?

• House
• Senate