The Legislative Branch

Which article of the Constitution establishes Congress?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Preamble

Who casts the votes in the event of a tie in the Senate?

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President

• President of the United States

• Majority Leader

Which constitutional plan created the House of Representatives?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Georgia Plan

What is the term length for elected members of the Senate?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How long must Senate candidates have lived in the US before they can run?

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 9 years

• 14 years

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 100

• 250

• 435

• 535

What is the power given by the "necessary and proper" clause?

• Implied powers

• Inherent powers

• Concurrent powers

• Reserved powers

What is the process of counting the residents of the United States, conducted every ten years?

• Survey

• Census

• Roll call

• Reapportionment

What is the illegal process of changing district boundaries to discriminate against a group of people?

• Redistricting

• Reapportionment

• Gerrymandering

• Redrawing

Jessalyn is 24 years old and is a U.S. citizen. She is currently enrolled in law school. She has lived in North Carolina for 10 years. Can Jessalyn be a Senator, Representative, both, or neither?

• Senator

• Representative

• Both

• Neither