Article I of the Constitution

What is Article I of the Constitution about?

• Article I of the Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the legislative branch of the government, including the structure and function of Congress.
• Article I of the Constitution is about the powers and responsibilities of the executive branch including the President.

• Article I of the Constitution is about the rights and freedoms of the citizens, including the Bill of Rights

• Article I of the Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court.

What makes up the Legislative Branch?

• Congress, Senate, House of Representatives
• Governor, Mayor, City Council
• Supreme Court, District Court, Appeals Court
• President, Vice President, Cabinet

How old does a person to be to be a House of Representatives member ?

• at least 25

• at least 21

• at least 30

• at least 18

How old does one have to be to be a Senator?

• at least 30 years old

• at least 40 years old

• at least 25 years old

• at least 18 years old

Where does one need to live in order to be a House of Representative or Senator?

• In the state they wish to represent
• In a different state than the one they represent
• In outer space
• In a different country

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

• Enforce laws
• Make laws
• Interpret laws
• Execute laws

What is the House of Representatives and the Senate called when they meet as one group?

• United States Congress
• United States Parliament
• National Congress
• Federal Assembly

What is the citizenship requirement of a Senator?

• U.S. citizen for at least 9 years
• U.S. citizen for at least 3 years
• U.S. citizen for at least 15 years
• U.S. citizen for at least 5 years

What is the citizenship requirement for a House of Representatives Member?

• U.S. citizen for at least 5 years
• U.S. citizen for at least 10 years
• No citizenship requirement
• U.S. citizen for at least 7 years

What is the elastic clause in Article I?

• Flexible and Loose Clause
• Rigid and Inflexible Clause
• Necessary and Proper Clause
• Optional and Unnecessary Clause